Blown Away: Understanding the Story

The transcript describes a powerful storm and its impact on a family. It uses vivid imagery to depict the storm's arrival and the destruction it causes, both physically and emotionally. The narrative explores themes of family dynamics, past sins, and the idea of seeking shelter as a form of revenge. The repeated refrain emphasizes the complete obliteration of the past and memories.

What natural phenomenon is described at the beginning of the story?

• A hurricane

• Dry lightning

• A flood

• An earthquake

How is the protagonist's father described?

• A quiet gentleman

• A loving husband

• A mean old mister

• A kind-hearted man

What does the protagonist do when the storm approaches?

• She runs outside

• She hides under the bed

• She locks herself in the cellar

• She calls for help

What does the protagonist consider her action of taking shelter?

• A mistake

• A cowardly act

• A necessary precaution

• Sweet revenge

What is the repeated imagery used to describe the storm's impact?

• Flooding waters

• Blown away

• Crashing waves

• Raging fire

What does the storm symbolize in the final section?

• A new beginning

• An erasure of the past

• A celebration

• A peaceful resolution