Students’ Questions about Literature Page 54

The glass castle is a symbol of hope and resilience. It represents the strength of the human spirit and the ability to overcome any obstacle.

Ralph Waldo Emerson was an American essayist, lecturer, and poet who led the Transcendentalist movement of the mid-19th century. His ideas on individualism, freedom, and self-reliance had a profound impact on American society.

The novel “Jane Eyre” was written by Charlotte Bronte and was published in 1847.

The novel is set in the late 1940s in the fictional community of Bayonne, Louisiana. The story centers on Jefferson, a young black man who is wrongfully convicted of murder and sentenced to death.

The first name of Miss Earnshaw is Cathy.

The novel tells the story of Jane Eyre, an orphan who grows into an independent and strong-willed young woman. She falls in love with the brooding and complex Mr. Rochester, but their relationship is fraught with difficulties.

The glass castle is a memoir. It is the story of the author’s childhood.

The book is about a former slave, Sethe, and her daughter Denver. They are living in Ohio after escaping from slavery in Kentucky.

Adele is a young, French girl who is orphaned and sent to live with Mr. Rochester at Thornfield Hall. She is very shy and often hides away in the attic.

The silk road was a trade route that went from China to the Mediterranean Sea. It was used to trade silk, spices, and other goods.