She opens the box (of course) and unleashes all of the evils of the world. But, in addition to the evils of the world, the box also contains hope. As she tells this story, Phoebe infuses her description of Pandora with descriptions of her own self. Strange.
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How does the story of Pandora’s box relate to Phoebe’s life?
Phoebe’s account of the Pandora myth demonstrates the way in which the stories we tell reflect our own experiences and concerns. Throughout her report, Phoebe refers to the importance of being a good host, clearly thinking back to her high-cholesterol dinner at the Finney’s and her weekend at Sal’s house.
What is the message that Gram and Gramps try to tell Sal at the end of Chapter 27?
What message is Gram and Gramps trying to tell Sal at the end of Chapter 27? That how do you know that Sal’s mother didn’t run away from her family because of someone or something else.
What did Sal think might be at the bottom of the good box?
Then, elaborating on the Pandora myth, Sal imagines a box with all “the good things,” but containing one negative emotion, worry, which has the power to neutralize all the good in the world.
What happens in the Black Hills in Walk Two Moons?
The Black Hills
Sal wonders how the Sioux people feel when they look up at the faces of four American presidents carved into their holy land. They don’t stay there long, because Sal really wants to get a move on. Gramps jokes that maybe Sal could take the wheel for a bit.
What happened when Pandora opened the box Walk Two Moons?
She opens the box (of course) and unleashes all of the evils of the world. But, in addition to the evils of the world, the box also contains hope. As she tells this story, Phoebe infuses her description of Pandora with descriptions of her own self. Strange.
Is Walk Two Moons a movie?
Unfortunately, though, no movie has been made, and there doesn’t appear to be one in the works. Although Walk Two Moons hasn’t yet been made into a movie, that hasn’t stopped fans from making their own film versions. You can spend an entire afternoon on YouTube watching these homemade movies.
What does Sal remember her mother telling her?
On their way home, Sal, remembering her own mother, tries to tell Phoebe that Mrs. Winterbottom may have wanted to leave, but had not been able to explain why she wanted to leave to Phoebe. She goes so far as to suggest that Mrs. Winterbottom might not come back, and Phoebe silences her vehemently.
What is the significance of Gram and Gramps marriage bed?
Apparently, Gram and Gramps’ bed in Bybanks has been around for a really long time. It belonged to Gramps’ parents before it belonged to him and Gram. He and all of his siblings were born in that bed, and his children were born in that bed. That’s some serious history.
Why is Sal disappointed when she sees Mount Rushmore?
Sal enjoys the magical, whispering Black Hills, which are sacred ground for the Sioux Indians. Mt. Rushmore, however, disappoints the three travelers. Sal wonders if the Sioux feel deeply affronted by having the faces of American presidents carved into their holy land.
Who is the antagonist in Walk Two Moons?
Death
Death. Death seems to be the most powerful antagonist in this story: it’s what causes the most conflict for our protagonist. Death is responsible for taking Sal’s mother and grandmother and temporarily robbing Sal of her happiness.
What type of bush does Mr Birkway help Mrs cadaver dig up?
rhododendron bush
Birkway drives up and begins helping Mrs. Cadaver dig up and transplant a rhododendron bush. Phoebe feels certain a dead body is buried underneath the uprooted bush.
What excuse did Sal give Mr Birkway for not having a journal?
What excuse did Sal give Mr. Birkway for not having a journal? “I forgot I had to do it.”
Who is looking for Mrs Winterbottom?
The mysterious boy is looking for Mrs. Winterbottom.
What did Prudence try out for?
Prudence brushes off Mrs. Winterbottom’s attempts to start meaningful conversations about her life and seems to appreciate her mother only for her cooking and sewing skills. Prudence also doesn’t seem to take it as hard as Phoebe does when Mrs.
Who is Mr Birkway sister?
Cadaver’s brother, Mr. Birkway himself appears at the Winterbottom house with Phoebe’s journal in hand. He apologizes to her for reading her journal aloud and proceeds to explain that Mrs. Cadaver is his sister and that her husband died in a car accident that also blinded Mrs.
What was the only good thing in Pandora’s Box?
Though she hastened to close the container, only one thing was left behind – usually translated as Hope, though it could also have the pessimistic meaning of “deceptive expectation“. From this story has grown the idiom “to open a Pandora’s box”, meaning to do or start something that will cause many unforeseen problems.
What mystery does the myth of Pandora’s Box explain?
The myth of Pandora’s box is considered one of the most descriptive myths of human behavior in Greek mythology. Ancient Greeks used this myth not only to instruct themselves about the weaknesses of humans, but also to explain several misfortunes of the human race.
What does Gram and Gramps call Sal?
Gram and Gramps Hiddle are Sal’s grandparents. (Her father’s mother and father.) They call Sal their ‘Chickabiddy‘. Both Gram and Gramps are kind and loving grandparents.
Why did Sal’s mom leave?
As it turns out, this is all related to the reason Sal’s mom has peaced out. She decided to leave so that she could clear her mind and heart. “She needed to learn about what she was” (18.13). Sal’s mom didn’t even say goodbye to Sal, because saying goodbye to her was so hard.
What is Mrs Winterbottom’s first name?
Phoebe Winterbottom
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