Mama's Window

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What is the significance of the church setting in 'Mama's Window'?

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The church setting is important because it was significant to Sugar's mama.

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What does the exposition of a story include?

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The exposition includes background information, such as Sugar's mother passing away and him living with his uncle in a swamp.

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Why is the swamp setting important in the story?

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The swamp setting is important because Sugar feels ashamed then proud of living there.

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How does Sugar feel about Uncle Free at the beginning of the story?

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At the beginning of the story, Sugar disagrees with Uncle Free.

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What is a central theme of 'Mama's Window'?

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A central theme of the story is that sometimes your feelings can change.

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What does 'exposition' mean in a story?

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Exposition is the part of a story that provides background information and sets the stage for the plot.

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What is the role of a theme in a story?

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A theme is the central message or lesson that the story conveys.

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How can a character's feelings change throughout a story?

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A character's feelings can change due to experiences, relationships, and events that occur in the story.

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What does it mean to feel ashamed?

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To feel ashamed means to feel embarrassed or guilty about something.

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What does it mean to feel proud?

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To feel proud means to feel a sense of satisfaction or joy about something you or someone else has done.