"Snow"

What does Yolanda think the snow was?

A bomb

What is some important information about the author?

Born in 1950 in New York, moved to Dominican Republic at 3 months old. Moved back to New York at age 10. All through high school, she knew she wanted to be a writer. Her experiences as an immigrant child are the central themes of her works.

What is the setting and the effect on the story?

Early 1960's, New York catholic school, She was in school when America was in fear because of the Cuban Missile Crisis. The teachers were very precautious, and they practiced air raid drills often. Yolanda also knew what the attack would look like. She was taught to live in constant worry of such an attack.

What is the point of view in this story?

First Person

Theme:

It is difficult to be an outsider. Everyone is unique, just like the snow.

Who is president in this short story?

John F. Kennedy

Who is the author?

Julia Alvarez

What is the type of conflict?

Protagonist v. Environment

Who is the other important character? Give some information of her.

Sister Zoe; She is a nun who is part of the Sisters of Charity. She teaches Yolanda and the class about bombs and things related to the situation.

What major event is happening?

The Cuban Missile Crisis

What is the Technical Climax?

When Yolanda thinks the snow is a bomb. (Up until this point, everybody is really tense, worried, upset, and afraid. When Yolanda mistakes the snow for a bomb, you can't help but laugh and release the tension of the situation.)

Give the protagonist and some information on this character.

Yolanda. She is an immigrant and immediately ostracized for it, even if this is inadvertent.