10A: Continue to read The Garden Party and do comprehension questions 1, 2, 3, and 4. Make sure you give several examples to support your answers. This is due Wednesday, 3/4.
Below are some questions that will help guide you to the main themes and elements of 'The Garden Party' if you take the time to answer them thoughtfully. You don't have to write these answers down in your notebook-- I've just put them up to help you with your reading.
- What are some signs that Laura Sheridan's family is wealthy?
- What things and services has the family ordered for the garden party?
- What adjectives are used to describe the workers and servants in 'The Garden Party?'
- What adjectives are used to describe the members of Laura's family?
- What is the meaning of the song that Jose sings? How does the meaning of the song contrast with her facial expressions?
- How does Jose relate to the servants of the house?
- What role does nature play in the plot, theme, and conflicts of 'The Garden Party?'
- Where is the Sheridan home in relation to the home of Mr. Scott?
- What are some of the conflicts/arguments that Laura has with her family?
- What do these conflicts reveal about Laura Sheridan's family traditions and value system?
- How are the cottages described? What are their gardens like (as opposed to the Sheridan family's garden)?
- Describe the death of Mr. Scott. Who has this man left behind?
- What is the meaning of extravagant?
- How does each member of Laura's family respond to the news of the death?
- Look at all the parts of the story where Laura's hat is mentioned. Why is the hat important?
- Once the party has started, what compliments are given to Laura?
- Why does Mrs. Sheridan think that Mr. Sheridan was being 'tactless'?
- What is Mrs. Sheridan's brilliant idea?
- Describe Mrs. Scott's physical appearance.
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