Self-Assessment-CC-District-document-Gee-12hsa0b (5)
My questions for the novel study discussion
Section |
My 3 questions |
1 |
Why do you think Lakshmi names her cucumbers? What is the symbolism? |
1 |
Why do you think Lakshmi’s “first blood” is considered such a big deal in her community? |
1 |
Why do you think Lakshmi’s step-father continued to gamble even though he knew they did not have a lot of money? |
Section |
My 3 questions |
2 |
Why do you think Lakshmi trusted her “Uncle Husband” even though she didn’t know him? What does this say about how men are represented in her community? |
2 |
Why do you think the girls have to wear makeup while working? How does this represent the way the girls are seen by the men? |
2 |
Why do you think Lakshmi is kept in a separate room when she first arrives? How does this affect her thinking? |
Section |
My 3 questions |
3 |
Why do you think Lakshmi had to hide her calculations from other people? How would their opinion of her change if they found out she was intelligent? |
3 |
Why do you think the man who held Lakshmi during their time together had such a big impact on her? |
3 |
Why do you think Harish started teaching Lakshmi how to read? Why was she so grateful? |
Section |
My 3 questions |
4 |
Why do you think the girls hide when the police come to the door? What would happen if they didn’t? |
4 |
Why do you think Lakshmi’s mindset changes and she decides to work harder? |
4 |
How is Lakshmi different from the other girls? Does her personality change during her time in the Happiness House? |