St. Lucy's Activity 9.12.3 Reading and Discussion

How does Claudette react when it is time do to the Sausalito?

Why does Claudette describe herself as a “terrified animal”?

What details does the author use to reveal how Claudette feels when it is time to do the Sausalito? How do these descriptions establish mood?

How does the interaction between Claudette and Jeanette on page 250 develop each character?

How does the interaction between Claudette and Jeanette develop a central idea?

What does Claudette mean when she says a howl was “clawing its way up [her] throat” (250)? What does this figurative language suggest about Claudette’s development during Stage 4?

How does Mirabella react when Claudette needs help with the Sausalito, and why?

How does Claudette want to react to Mirabella? How does Claudette actually react to Mirabella?

What happens to Mirabella as a result of helping Claudette? How does this develop a central idea?

How does Claudette’s treatment of Mirabella in this excerpt contribute to her development as a character?