Transcript Marigolds
Marigolds By Eugenia W. Collier Symbolism • What do you think subject of the title “Marigolds” may symbolize? • What other symbol exists on page 122? • What does may it symbolize? Imagery • Highlight some of the imagery we experience on pages 122 and 123. • What is the author trying to convey with these images? Figurative Language • What metaphors does the speaker use to describe poverty? • What effect does this have on you the reader and your understanding of the text? • What effect does this have on the attitude and tone of the text? Figurative Language • Pg 124-125 • Highlight the figurative language and imagery created by the author. • Write down in your notes how this affects tone and attitude. Pg 126-Analyze • “I said before that we children were not consciously aware of how thick were the bars of our cage.” • Paraphrase what the author is saying with this remark. Pg 127 • Split Personality • What are signs of the narrators torn existence between childhood and adulthood. Pg 128 • Why is Lizabeth’s father’s words and sobs so disturbing to her? • Why does this scene motivate her to her next actions? (pg 129) Pg 130 • Climax: What is the climax or turning point of the story? • Coming of Age • How does Lizabeth change in the moment she comes face to face with Miss Lottie? What does she recognize in Miss Lottie’s face? • • What does she realize in this moment? Symbolism Infer • Why does Miss Lottie never plant marigolds again, despite Lizabeth’s “wild contrition” – her sincere remorse? • Interpret what marigolds symbolized to Miss Lottie and what they symbolize to the grown-up Lizabeth? Infer • What do you think the narrator means at the end of the story when she says that she too has planted marigold? Tone • What words or phrases reveal the narrator’s attitude, or tone, toward her enviornment? • Her growth process • Mrs. Lottie Theme • List some of the themes that emerge from this story. • Write a thematic statement about 3 of the subjects from the list. What insights did we gain about this subject from the analysis of the text?