Students’ Questions about Literature Page 36

The Cask of Amontillado is a story about revenge. The main character, Montresor, is planning to take revenge on Fortunato because he insulted him.

The External Conflict In “To Build a Fire” is the protagonist’s battle against the cold weather. He is constantly fighting against the elements, and ultimately loses his battle.

I use math everyday when I am cooking. I have to measure the ingredients and convert the recipe into metric. I also use it when I am budgeting and doing my taxes.

The condition that is considered most dangerous by George and Hazel Bergeron is when their son, Harrison, is not under control. This is because he is a genius and is very strong, which makes him a threat to society.

Vincent Van Gogh was a post-impressionist artist who is known for his unique style of painting. He was born in the Netherlands and moved to France to pursue his art career.

Oedipus was king of Thebes. He killed his father and married his mother.

An anti hero is a protagonist who lacks traditional heroic qualities such as honor, morality, courage, or idealism. They are often conflicted, and their actions are contrary to what is traditionally considered heroic.

Odysseus is motivated to tell a lie to the Cyclops because he knows that the Cyclops is a dangerous creature that can kill him and his men. By telling the Cyclops that his name is “Nobody”, Odysseus hopes to trick the Cyclops into thinking that he is not a threat and hopefully be spared.

The elephant symbolizes the British Empire and its power. The protagonist is forced to shoot the elephant because it is seen as a threat to the Empire.

The setting in Harrison Bergeron affects George by making him feel uncomfortable and out of place. He is not used to being around people who are not like him and it makes him feel uneasy.