Once Upon a Time Questions on Barbed Wire
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How is the home secured in "Once Upon a Time"?
In "Once Upon a Time," the family's home is secured through various measures driven by fear of intrusion and theft, reflecting apartheid-era tensions. They subscribe to a Neighborhood Watch, display...
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In Once Upon a Time by Nadine Gordimer, what symbol represents society's unity?
The symbol of society coming together was the little boy in Once Upon A Time. The little boy trapped in the barbed wire, which were supposed to protect him, made the community rally together to save...
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How did you feel about the ending of "Once Upon a Time"?
Brutal sadness at the death of hope, confusion about the parents' fear, and a deep emptiness and pain as a result of this.
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In Nadine Gordimer's "Once Upon a Time," what happens to the family's baby?
In "Once Upon a Time," the family's obsession with security to protect their material possessions leads to tragedy. Their son, inspired by fairy tales, attempts to climb through the barbed wire they...