1) Explain the final line of the story. How is it possible to be both "ruthless" and "gentle" at the same time?
I think maybe she was doing two motions, holding it gently and moving ruthlessly.
2) Create a character sketch for Chris. Is he a character with whom you can sympathize?
Throughout the story he seemed nice and caring and was always a upbeat kind of person. I think that I would be sympathetic towards him.
3) Is Vanessa a static or a dynamic character? Explain your choice.
I think she is a static character she doesn't seem to change much through the story although she seems to gain stronger feelings towards Chris.
4) Consider the saddle as a symbol. What, in your opinion, does it represent?
I think it symbolizes Chris's mind set and how he is always happy and tries to make the best of everything. I think that the saddle represents that.
James,
ReplyDeleteWhile your sentencing is a little more evolved than some I've seen from your classmates, your answers are a little thin on details. Some of them could have been written by a student who didn't even really read the story.
I believe the implication in the final line of the story is that Vanessa is able to place the saddle gently into a box, but that the action is symbolic of her placing Chris in a remote recess of her brain, which is a ruthless act.