Whirligig Questions on Chapter 3
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In Whirligig's Chapter 3, what other symbol affects Brent?
In Chapter 3, Brent is influenced by several symbols: a used whirligig instruction book, a photograph of Lea, and the game Go. The book, with notes from its previous owner, symbolizes guidance and...
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What role does Brent play in "Apprentices" in Whirligig and how does he fulfill this role?
In "Apprentices," Brent serves as both a teacher and a learner. He begins building a whirligig on a Florida beach, attracting local schoolchildren who assist him and teach him about the beach. This...
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How does building the whirligig affect Brent in Washington?
Brent is using the whirligig as a way to heal himself and to get over his anger at Lea for leaving him. It’s also about his lack of confidence, because he’s never done anything like this before. As...
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Why does Brent build the whirligigs?
Brent builds the whirligigs as a form of atonement for causing a car accident that killed Lea Zamora. Instead of jail time, Lea's mother requested that he create four whirligigs, Lea's favorite toy,...
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Why doesn't Brent in Whirligig by Paul Fleischman admit his suicide attempt?
Brent doesn't admit his suicide attempt due to deep shame and guilt over causing an accident that killed Leah. He finds the idea of confessing this personal weakness unbearable, as he struggles to...