1. What was the problem the narrator had to resolve?He needed to go to the market but gangs always steal his money.2. Why does the narrator include so many details in the story?It is an autobiography.

 
Clamor: A noisy outburstNounI heard a clamor on the kitchenFlay: To whip or lash to the point of removing skin (fillet)VerbI flay my skin so it comes new oneDispirited: Dejected, extremely unhappyAdjectiveI am really dispirited about these peopleStark: Complete or utter (think black and white are in stark contrast)NounThat is complete contrast stark

 
Autobiography: The story of a person's life, written by that person.

 
First Person Point of View:The narrator is part of the story, and she describes events as the narrator experiences them.

 
Symbol:Is a person,animal,place,object,or activity that stands for something beyond itself.

 
Character Motivation:Is the reason behind a character's behavior.

 
Incessantly: Without interruption; continuousNounThe speech was very incessantlyPauper: A poor person, especially one who depends on public charity NounThe people I saw on the streets are paupersPrivation: A lack of basic necessity or a lack of comfort NounWe had a lot of privation of our water

 
1. Why does Jill get mad with his mom at the beginning of the story?She pasted a perfectionist article at her mirror.2. Why does Allen break with Jill?She was a control freak, and she tried to organize everything.

 
Why does she get mad at her husband when he arrives with the invitation?She doesn’t have a nightdress, neither jewelry.
What happen when Mathilde figures out she wont find the first necklace?She goes and buys a fake one.