Analyzing Those Shoes Characters and Plot

Front

What is the main conflict in 'Those Shoes'?

Back

Jeremy wants a new pair of shoes but his family cannot afford them.

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How does Jeremy's realization at the end of the story affect the plot?

Back

Jeremy realizes the importance of friendship over material things.

Front

What role does Jeremy's grandmother play in the story?

Back

She supports Jeremy's decision to give the shoes to Antonio.

Front

How does the setting of Jeremy's school influence the plot?

Back

It is where Jeremy first sees the shoes he wants.

Front

Which character helps Jeremy understand the importance of friendship?

Back

Antonio.

Front

What lesson does Jeremy learn by the end of 'Those Shoes'?

Back

The value of friendship over material possessions.

Front

What motivates Jeremy to get a job in 'Those Shoes'?

Back

His desire to buy the shoes he wants.

Front

How does the author show the theme of generosity in 'Those Shoes'?

Back

Through Jeremy's decision to give the shoes to Antonio.

Front

What does the title 'Those Shoes' symbolize in the story?

Back

The desire for acceptance and belonging.

Front

How does peer pressure affect Jeremy's decisions in the story?

Back

It drives him to want the shoes to fit in with his friends.