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The Revolt of 'Mother'
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Mary E. Wilkins Freeman
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The Revolt of 'Mother' Questions and Answers
Why is the main character in "The Revolt of the 'Mother." considered a round, dynamic character?
In "The Revolt of Mother," why are the main characters considered round, dynamic characters?
What are the climax, falling action and rising action of the story "The Revolt of Mother"?
In the story "The Revolt of 'Mother'," what might the qualities of Mrs. Penn's house say about her?
How is Mr. Penn a dynamic character in “The Revolt of ‘Mother’”?
In 'The Revolt of "Mother"', how does the character of Adoniram Penn affect the plot?
How does the writer organize the story? (Meaning how does the story introduce the reader to the topic, develop ideas and arrange the information?)
Who changes within the story "The Revolt of Mother"?
Discuss the role of women and the relationship between husband and wife in "The Revolt of 'Mother'."
In the "The Revolt of Mother" by Mary Wilkins Freeman, why does Adoniram refuse to explain his decision to build a new barn to his wife?
In The Revolt of 'Mother' what is the main source of conflict between the mother and the father?How does the mother solve the problem? Be pretty specific.
Using the characteristics of local color, explain why "The Revolt of Mother" should or should not be considered a local color story.
Explain the social realism in Mary E. Wilkins Freeman's "The Revolt of 'Mother'" and discuss how her characterization of Sarah Penn represents a response to the broader social situation depicted in the story's plot.
In the short story "Salvation" by Langston Hughes, is he criticizing Christianity? If so, what aspect or tradition of Christian faith is he criticizing? If he is not criticizing the Christian faith, what is the interpretation of the story?
In the short story "The Revolt of Mother" by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman, what meaning do you derive from the conflict between "mother" and "father"?
What kind of person is Mother in "The Revolt of Mother" and how does Freeman reveal her character?
What is the focus of the story, "The Revolt of Mother"?
What are Sarah (Revolt of a Mother) and Louisa (A New England Nun) similarities and differences in characters as far as chasing their dreams?
In "The Revolt of 'Mother'" how does Freeman reveal Mother's character through description and figurative language?
Why do you think Adoniram has never built a new house in "The Revolt of 'Mother'"?
Adoniram neglected his responsibilities in The Revolt of "Mother" by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman. Do you agree?
Does the author criticize Christianity? If so, what aspect or tradition of the Christian faith does he criticize? If no, interpret the story then.
In The Revolt of "Mother," what bothers the daughter about the lack of space in her own home?
Is the house that mother and father lived in large and airy in "The Revolt of Mother"?
Adoniram and Sarah Penn—consider what a visit to a marriage and family counselor would be like with this family.What forms of justice and mercy should be recommended?
How does Freeman reveal Mother's character through description and figurative language in the story "The Revolt of Mother"?
Discuss the regional and cultural variations as shown in the story "The Revolt of 'Mother.'"
What's the persona in Hughes' "Salvation"? And how to analyze the writer's analysis?
How is the notion of social stratification is used in "The Revolt of 'Mother'?"
''Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go.'' Sarah Penn took this stance at the end of The Revolt of "Mother." Do you agree with her actions?
Does Sarah Penn take pride in her work in her home in "The Revolt of 'Mother'?
In The Revolt of 'Mother,' how does Freeman reveal Mother's character through description and figurative language?
What is the name of the stage play written from "The Revolt of Mother?" I'm quite sure that this play is the one we performed when I was a hight school student.