1. What
scenes, moments, descriptive passages, phrases, or words stand out in your
reading of the story?
A: I think the scene that stands out the most is when the
Royston Boys are friend with Barney and Jane. Also, the scene when Godfrey saw
that Lalla went to dance with Allan and left the Ball room together, that was
the part where I find it most standout. There are no passages that could describe
this. It is just so shocking and exciting of what is going to happen next.
The passages that stand out are “How does it feel to have a famous daughter? People asked
Mother, but she never quite accepted Lallas success”. The passage is trying to say like, her mother and the rest
of the family know that it is a huge success but it’s not what Lalla wanted. It’s
not what she loved. The things that she loved can be found at home.
2. Did a
particular image make you feel happy, or frightened, or disturbed, or angry?
Why?
A: The part that makes me most frighten is when Godfrey saw
Lalla and Allan went out of the Ball room together. I was shock and scared of
what Godfrey is going to do. I pity Godfrey and prayed that Lalla would come
back. Another part of the story that is very intense is when Lalla chose to go
back to London and work and get engaged with Allan. I just don’t know how Godfrey
could tolerate that. He would be so sad. I just keep wishing Lalla would come
back on the next scene.
3. Which
of your five senses did this image appeal to? What do you associate with this
image, and why? What do you think the author wants you to feel about a certain
image?
A: I think about the Ball Party where there are so many high
class people joined. I can really feel the atmosphere there and how the music
is playing. The music would be some kind of soft music which everyone can enjoy
peacefully. I can feel and taste the champagne and the cocktail food style at
the Ball. I can also feel how nervous Jane feels when she was there alone and
doesn’t know anyone. The only thing she could do is walk around. I feel the
sleepiness and tiredness of hers.
4.How do
you think your reactions to the imagery in the story contribute to the overall
meaning of the story?
A: The overall meaning of the story is that, the best thing
can be found at home. You no need to go far to search for love or happiness.
Those things can be found at home. It tells me that people can choose the wrong
path just because of fame and money. It’s not the thing they love but then they
think that it is. Just like Lalla. When she was in London, she thought that all
of those make her happy, but then it is not. Also how the sisters love each
other. They love each other so much and want the best of each other.
