Chains Questions on Chapter 21
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Facts about Ruth and Isabel's feelings toward her
Ruth, Isabel's younger sister, is a central figure in Isabel's life, evoking deep feelings of love and protectiveness in Isabel. Isabel is devoted to Ruth's well-being, often putting Ruth's needs...
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The symbolism of the "lion inside of Isabel" in Chains
The "lion inside of Isabel" in Chains symbolizes Isabel's inner strength, courage, and resilience. Despite the hardships and oppression she faces, the metaphor of the lion represents her...
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In Laurie Halse Anderson's Chains, why is ad astra an appropriate code for the rebels?
"Ad astra," meaning "to the stars," is an apt code for the rebels in Chains as it symbolizes their aspiration to achieve the seemingly impossible—freedom from British oppression. The phrase,...
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What are the major events and climax in chapters 18-21 of Chains? Could Isabel have avoided the final situation?
Chapters 18-21 detail significant events in Isabel's life, including witnessing Thomas Hickory's hanging and Ruth's mishap at church. The British arrive, and tensions rise as Isabel deals with Madam...