Julie Batten "Tapetum Lucidum"

The transcript narrates a personal story of a complicated relationship with the speaker's father, who was successful in his career but left the family feeling neglected. The speaker reflects on their childhood, the impact of their father's actions, and the lack of closure after his death. A poem dedicated to the father explores themes of misunderstanding, ambition, and the complexities of family dynamics.

What was the narrator's father's profession by the time she was 15?

• A lawyer

• A teacher

• A doctor

• A vice president of a construction company

What does the poem 'tapetum lucidum' symbolize in the narrator's relationship with her father?

• A reflection of light

• A symbol of her father's hidden life

• A representation of her mother's struggles

• A mechanism of understanding

How did the narrator feel about her father's late-night returns?

• Intrigued

• Disgusted

• Indifferent

• Comforted

What realization does the narrator come to about her parents' marriage?

• It was solely her father's fault

• It was misunderstood by her

• It was solely her mother's fault

• It was perfect

What does the narrator wish she had understood about her father's life?

• The simplicity of his ambitions

• The depths of his struggles and sacrifices

• The ease of living the American Dream

• The joy of his achievements