Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Chapter Thirteen

In this chapter, judging by the way she talks, it seems as though Gypsy feels that being pretty, as she is, is more of a curse than a blessing.  Why might she feel this way?  Do you agree with her?  Please be sure to elaborate on your thinking.

Chapter Twelve

Woodrow never seems to get mad when others make fun of him, and he is able to laugh at himself.  Why don’t the mean things people say to him seem to bother him?  How do you think he developed this ability.  How do you think being able to laugh at yourself helps you get through life?

Chapter Eleven

Why do you suppose Woodrow brought Blind Benny to Gypsy’s window that night?  What do you think she made of the situation?