Sarah Schreiber
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I teach English in a junior-senior high school, where I have taught all grades from seventh to twelfth.
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Answered a Question in The Pearl
The pearl buyers prepare for Kino's arrival by hiding smaller pearls. They also display nervous habits, such as rolling a coin back and forth. Beyond that, the narrator... -
Answered a Question in My Brother Sam Is Dead
Tim's parents fight over Sam's letters mainly because Mrs. Meeker wants to respond to Sam, and Mr. Meeker does not. Mr. Meeker does not condone Sam's involvement in the... -
Answered a Question in The Secret Life of Bees
When Lily says that people would rather die than forgive, she may be referring to several people in the novel. One is herself. She has been walking around with the memory of her... -
Answered a Question in My Brother Sam Is Dead
The trip to Verplancks Point is a huge milestone for Tim. He has been looking forward to it because he is finally taking on the role of his older brother, Sam, whom... -
Answered a Question in The Outsiders
"Nothing Gold Can Stay" is a poem by Robert Frost. Ponyboy learned this poem in English class. He remembers it when he is watching the sunrise with Johnny,... -
Answered a Question in Whale Talk
When searching for the themes of a novel, it may be helpful to identify topics that are addressed, and then ask yourself, what kind of message is conveyed about each of... -
Answered a Question in The Pearl
Four important events in The Pearl may include: 1. Coyotito is bitten by a scorpion. This event is the main event that leads to all other events in the novel. This begins the chain of... -
Answered a Question in Things Fall Apart
The stories told by the mothers and fathers of Umuofia serve to pass cultural values from parents to children. However, it is important to note the difference between the stories told by...