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The irony is a contrast or discrepancy between appearance and reality (see page R6). What is ironic about the narrator's final statement, "The journey through the human heart would have to wait"? Evaluate and Connect

ironic about the narrator's final statement showing that if she could catch the train, the journey would have to wait for other times.

Why does the attendant ignore the teacher's fear?

He ignores it because he knew that the snake was harmless.

What kind of person is the attendant? Support your opinion with evidence from the story.

He is smart and tricky because he can know how people feel. For example, Miss Aitchison is scared of the snake but she acts to be chill and brave but actually she is not that kind of person.

How does the teacher react to the situation?

Her face was pale and she seemed to be holding her breath. The attendant puts a snake on her neck. She shows that she does not scare the snake but actually she does.

What do you most fear? Why?

I am afraid of promises because a lot of people who promise things or what is important to me, but they never can do it real. So I think that breaking a promise is hurting each other's feelings and we can not count on each other too. I always said to myself that "Don't make promises if you can't keep".

What does the narrator suppose about Miss Aitcheson's life and her inner feelings? How does the narrator gain such insights?

I can see that the teacher pretends that she is not scared of the snake at first, in the end, she is scared and afraid. The insights are that her eyes faced the lighted exit, plus her face is pale.

How does the title fit the story?

It is fitted because it talks about the human heart, emotion, and feeling.

Why does the teacher react as she does, both initially and at the end?

She acts like that because she has to be humbled and to be brave to show the children or students. However, in the end, she feels embarrassed because of the inner feeling of her, she is very scared.

What exhibit does the narrator want to view at the Franklin Institute? In what kind of condition is it?

She enjoys seeing the children enthusiastic

Where does the narrator go, and what does she end up observing?

She goes to Franklin Institute and the Natural Science Museum across the street, but a journey through the human heart would be fascinating. She observes crowded people and the pictures in the museum.

What does the narrator do at the end?

She went home because If she hurried, she would catch the train from Thirtieth Street. There would be no time to make the journey through the human heart, and she hurried out of the museum.

Describe what the attendant does to the teacher.

The attendant gives a snake to the teacher, Miss Aitcheson to try to touch a snake. The attendant said "The best way to get through to the children is to start with the teacher," he said to Miss Aitcheson. "If they see you're not afraid, then they won't be."

What do you think of the children's behavior? Do you find their behavior realistic? Why or why not?

They are naughty and curious. Yes, in my opinion, when I was young, I want to know all the jobs my mom did, and I always ask her the same question over and over again.

How is the exhibit at the Franklin Institute related to what happens in the rest of the story?

To inspire a passion for learning about science and technology. How we react to our emotions or realistic feelings. She observed the feeling of the people in the museum.

What does this story suggest about the real exhibits to be observed in life? Do you agree? Give reasons for your opinion.

We have to be brave enough to overcome our fear, and we should observe other people well. I do agree with this story that do not judge another person with your negative thinking. Never judge a book by its cover. Please learn and get to know somebody as well.