1. Symbolism What is the symbolic meaning of the following: 1. Dove 2. Red Rose 3. Broken mirror

2. “WAR OF THE WALL” By Toni Cade Bambara

3. Important Walls in History What do these walls have in common? What is the symbolic significance of these walls? In what ways has their significance changed over time?

4. “Wall of Respect” Movement Began in in the 1960s African-American Artists Walls within communities Symbols of respect for the artists’ neighborhoods Philadelphia Mural Arts Project Video

5. Elements of Plot Setting: What is the setting of the story? How can you tell? Characters: Is there an antagonist in the story? Why or why not? If yes, who is it? Symbolism: What is the symbolism of “the wall?” Does the meaning of the wall change over time? Theme: What is the message of the story?

6. Discussion Questions Why was the narrator upset with the painter at first? How did the narrator’s attitude toward the painter change at the end of the story? How did your attitude toward the painter change over the course of the story? What did the artist accomplish by painting the mural?

7. Connections What connections might we make between the wall in this story and the other walls we discussed yesterday?