Morning Walk Paragraph Questions and symbolism discussion

Cross out top paragraph Fix cut off words # the paragraphs (9) Cross out top paragraph Fix cut off words # the paragraphs (9) *Circle key terms *Underline supporting details, literary devices, interesting details *Highlight details/characterization of the narrator.

Paragraph #1 What conclusion does our narrator draw about the woman in the blue suit? What details about her support this conclusion?

Paragraph #2 Why does our narrator assume the woman will say no when he offers her his feet? Since he offers his feet under the assumption she will decline, does this count as an example of integrity? Explain.

Paragraphs 4 Summarize the changes our narrator faces now that he is without feet.

Paragraph #5 “This game of trading and taking would leave someone, somewhere, without something.” Why does he decide not to ask someone else for their feet? How does this demonstrate integrity?

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Paragraphs #7 Explain why the narrator gives away his hands.

Paragraph #7 “—will it always be that we seek what we need from those who have less, the inescapable logic of ‘if he has no feet, what use could his hands be?’– I can’t tell.” Explain what this quote means. In what ways do you see this in your life?

Paragraph #9 What words/phrases in this paragraph tell you the narrator regrets his decision? What words/phrases in this paragraph tell you he does not regret his actions?

Feet What are feet? Why are they important? What do we use them for? What could giving them to someone else symbolize/represent?

Feet are the end part of the leg, below the ankle joint, on which the body stands and moves. Support us, balance us, how we move (walking, running) Walk a mile in someone else’s shoes Journey begins with a single step

Hands What are hands? Why are they important? What do we use them for? What could giving them to someone else symbolize/represent?

Hands are the end part of the arm, with which the body is able to grab, grasp, hold, carry A way to communicate– sign language, writing, greeting: Waving, shaking hands

Head What is a head? Why do we need one? What do we use it for? What could giving it to someone else symbolize/represent?

The head contains our brain, eyes, ears, nose, mouth (Sound, sight, smell senses) Center of intelligence: thoughts, memory, emotional control