The Leap Questions on Exposition

The Leap

"The Leap" by Louise Erdrich explores themes of survival, maternal love, and the power of memory. The story narrates how the protagonist's mother, a former trapeze artist, saves her daughter’s life...

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The Leap

In the exposition of "The Leap," we learn that the narrator's mother, Anna Avalon, is a resourceful and quick-thinking woman with a calm and practical demeanor. As a former trapeze artist, she...

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The Leap

The narrator's memory is sparked by the crackling sound of a fire and the smell of smoke while sitting in her childhood bedroom. These sensory cues remind her of a childhood incident when her mother,...

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