AND hello there :)
here is what I've brought to you from Lost Angel Chp 4-10 !!! I'll give you guys more time to answer this time ;) :
-Mabel moved to Clapham, an area as so far untouched by bombs
-they found the farm a relieving change from the bombing in London, though Hilda saw the isolation as oppressive
-though Gertie was happy as a recluse and avoided unnecessary contact with people, Hilda immediately formed connections with the villagers
- Gertie home-schooled Ellen and Ellen's love for nature fueled her eagerness to learn about the different plants and animals
-Doug, Hilda's husband, visited; he was concerned about Gertie's preference to women. but after being assured that Gertie felt only sisterly love for Hilda, he supported Hilda's decision to move and hoped to live in the countryside when the war was over
-Doug’s concern about Gertie made Hilda feel doubtful herself, especially after Doug left
-Gertie, contrary to common belief, had more than sisterly feelings for Hilda; before Doug came, she tried to believe Hilda might feel the same. after Doug's visit disillusioned her, Gertie was glad to see the back of him
-a year and a half after Doug's visit, Ellen reached puberty. instead of enlightening her daughter, though, Hilda left her daughter confused and naively vulnerable
-on Ellen's birthday, Hilda, in a moment of privacy, felt a presence; her initial response of disbelief begins to take on a different form
-with Doug's second visit, Doug and Hilda's suspicions about Gertie's preferences intensify and Gertie's jealousy is rekindled; this time, Hilda is convinced enough to make preparations to move back to London
-Hilda's plan was delayed by Ellen and Gertie's sicknesses; after a week of straining herself to heal them, Hilda found that the cost of their recovery was her own illness
- luckily when Hilda fell ill, a concerned villager came to check up on the family; Hilda was taken to hospital immediately
-Ellen and Gertie were kindly helped by the villagers and Gertie was surprised that their interests were genuine; she found herself confused whether or not she actually wanted to leave her recluse, but humbled by the villagers' concerns despite Gertie's former coldness
Questions: What do you think Hilda will eventually believe about the 'presence' she felt? How will this affect her other beliefs, especially those regarding her crucifix?
What repercussions might come from Hilda’s overprotection of Ellen?
I like the notes that you've posted. They clearly summarize those seven chapters. :)
ReplyDeleteAnd hmm ... i think that this feeling of someone being there might somehow be related to the crucifix. Probably her mom would be watching over her, or her grandmother.
I believe that Hilda's overprotection of Ellen isn't going to help Ellen, at least not in her future life. Ellen is totally clueless about what's happening in her body, which makes her a naive person. I don't think that Hilda is ready to enlighten her daughter about anything that's happening around her, so she considers "protecting" her as an excuse;she still thinks that Ellen is her little girl, that God knows when she'll grow up.
thanks :) i’m glad the notes are clear
ReplyDeletebut Hilda doesn’t believe in the supernatural; do you think she’ll be convinced enough to change her mind and think that the crucifix really does protect her?
good answers :)