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23 Cards in this Set
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Place |
USA, a small city near Columbus. The backyard of Keller’s house |
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Time |
1946, August, Sunday |
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Conflict |
Between the families and the society. |
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Moral standard |
A man must treat all man as a part of his family, the sons of all men are his sons. |
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Why the name of the town does not mention |
The name of the town is not mentioned because the writer wants to point out that what that happened in the play could happen anywhere in USA |
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Why the Keller’s yard is surrounded by trees |
The purpose is to create an illusion that the house and the people are safe and want to be protected from the outside world. |
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The function of the tree |
The Apple tree was planted in the memory of Larry when he was reported missing. But it breaks, it means that a person the whom it was |
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The function of the horoscope |
Frank was asked by Kate to mark Larry’s horoscope to find out whether November 25- the day he was reported missing, was his favorite day. If it were he couldn’t die on that day |
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The function of the “jail game” |
Keller plays this game with the children from the neighborhood. He is a detective and the children are policeman. Keller plays this game because he has to get relief from the memories of his imprisonment. He is prevented from sharing his experience with the adults, as he pretends to be innocent and not to be hurt |
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“You have such a talent of ignoring things” |
(Chris-Keller) a) Joe refuses to get get involved in Chris plans to marry Ann and to tell it to Kate. b)Joe ignores his involvement in the crime. C) Joe ignores the possible consequences of the crime. |
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“I have been a good son too long, a good sucker” |
(Chris-Keller) Chris has sacrificed his own happiness in order others people not to suffer and not to hurt his parents. He tired of pleasing others and letting himself to be controlled. |
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Kate’s dream |
It is obvious that her dream means that Larry is coming back, that he is alive. She dreamt that he was flying low past the house. She heard his crying and wanted to save him but she couldn’t. So, in her subconsciousness mind she knew that Larry is not alive and will never come back. |
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“Everybody was in such a hurry to bury him” |
(Kate-Chris) She thought it was too soon to plant the memorial tree. We infer that Kate was against it, as she believed he was alive. |
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“We are like a railroad station” |
(Chris-Kate) Chris means that since Larry was reported missing, everything had stood still, they have been living in the past and don’t move on. “Train”- a metaphor for Larry. “Railroad station”- a metaphor for life. |
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Why does Kate against the “jail game” |
Kate wants the neighborhood forget the trail and her husband’s involvement in selling faulty cylinder heads . Keller’s game could create the wrong impression, people might think Keller might indeed have been guilty and have done everything to get himself exonerated from jail. |
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Why does Kate against the “jail game” |
Kate wants the neighborhood forget the trail and her husband’s involvement in selling faulty cylinder heads . Keller’s game could create the wrong impression, people might think Keller might indeed have been guilty and have done everything to get himself exonerated from jail. |
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“He was known as mother Mr.Keller” |
(Jim-Ann) He means that Chris was respected by his soldiers. |
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“Never count your band’s money..” |
(Jim-Ann) we can infer that Jim is not happy in his marriage. |
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Evidence that mother has been waiting for Larry |
a) All his clothes are still in the wardrobe. b)His shoes are shined. |
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Why does Kate against the “jail game” |
Kate wants the neighborhood forget the trail and her husband’s involvement in selling faulty cylinder heads . Keller’s game could create the wrong impression, people might think Keller might indeed have been guilty and have done everything to get himself exonerated from jail. |
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What does Ann think about her father and when she cut her relationship with him |
Ann believes her father is guilty and feels it is wrong to pity on him. She cut her relationship with him the moment she learnt about Larry. |
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Does Kate believe in God ? |
She believes that God excites. So, that certain thing, such as Larry death, can never happen. |
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“Joe McGuts” |
Chris about is father - He expresses his admiration for his father. It takes guts (courage) to face a crowd that believe he was guilty and lied in order to get himself exonerated. |
