Drums, Girls, Dangerous Pie Chapter 5
Why Might Steven's father not give him updates about Jeffery's time in Philadelphia? Do you think this is the right decision?
He might want to protect Steven about the news that he received from his wife. I think this is the wrong decision because Steven should know what is going on with his brother.
What is "Jeffery's Vacation" mostly about?
Jeffery's vacation is mostly about Steven's week at home and school while Jeffery is in Philadelphia for tests and treatment.
Characterize Annette. What kind of person is she? How do you know?
She is kind, soft person who truly cares about Jeffery.
Why might Steven keep Jeffery's cancer diagnosis a secret at school? What might he hope to accomplish by keeping it to himself?
Steven may be trying to ignore the problem so that it somehow disappears. He hopes that by acting normal, then everything will turn out normal.
How does Steven cope with his problems? How are his coping mechanisms positive? How are they negative?
Steven pours his energy into the drums. As a result, he is turning into a fantastic drummer. However, Steven had also stopped doing any homework and he keeps his family's conflict to himself
Why does Steven warn his parents about Jeffery's Bruises? What motivates him do do that?
Steven warns his parents because he doesn't want them to be in shock of what Jeffery looks like. He doesn't want them to react like he did. Steven doesn't want his parents to ask how his face feels.
Interpret Steven's comment. "[Annette] was my best -maybe my only true friend- but I wasn't seeing it" (56) What does the comment reveal about the point of view and Steven's perspective?
The comment reveals that Steven's narration incorporates his reflections on the time of his life. It demonstrates that by the end, he learns a lot.
How is Steven's comparison of his day to Jeffery's day effective? What does the comparison highlight or emphasize.
The comparison highlights and compares that Jeffery had a hard day from get tubes in him and getting poked by needles, while Steven just practiced playing the drums.
How does this chapter in particular highlight the disadvantages of the point of view? 2 ways
The first person narration does not allow the reader to completely see what Jeffery is going through. It also does not provide explanations or reasons for Steven's dad's silence.
What does Steven's journal reveal about Annette? What does it reveal about Steven's father?
The journal reveal how concerned Annette is and how much she's trying to be a good friend to Steven. The journal also reveals that Steven's father copes in silence, which makes Steven feel angry and frustrated.
