Chains Questions on Chapter 6
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What does the water pump symbolize in Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson?
The water pump in Chains symbolizes societal and wealth divides, serving as a gathering place for slaves who draw water for the affluent. It represents class disparity as wealthy whites use its...
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In Chains, how does Curzon propose to help Isabel gain her freedom?
Curzon proposes to help Isabel gain her freedom by suggesting she spy on the Loyalist Lockton household. He hints that Colonel Regan could assist in securing her freedom papers as a reward for her...
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In "Chains", why did the men stop talking when Isabel and Becky entered, but resumed after Becky left?
The men stop talking when Becky is present because they consider her, a white servant, capable of understanding and potentially repeating their conversation. However, they resume once Becky leaves...
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What is the discussion at the Tea Water Pump in Chains?
The discussion at the Tea Water Pump involves Curzon proposing to Isabel that she spy on the Locktons, who are Loyalists, to aid the Patriots. Curzon explains that Isabel could earn her freedom by...
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In Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson, how does the setting affect the plot in chapters 6-10?
The setting in chapters 6-10 of Chains is New York, a city divided between Patriots and Loyalists during the Revolutionary War. This environment is crucial as Isabel, a slave in a Loyalist household,...