literature unit 3 in search of honor

What metaphors does Jacques use when discussing Phillipe's helping him (this is right after he escapes the bastille). what do the metaphors mean:

"You will be my legs" talking to phillipe because he will deliver the work. And Charpentier will be the eyes because he is gonna find him clients

The curtains around Jacques mother's bed (after she dies) are described as being like a shroud how is this simile appropriate. What other figurative language in that paragraph communicates a similar message:

Because a shroud symbolizes death, It also mentions the wine bottle by her bead which was one of the reasons she died.

Why was jacques reluctant to leave the callotes how is this ironic:

Because he didn't want to leave the nice old man behind, this is ironic because at first he dreaded going up there

Why is jacques able to identify so readily with thomas's state of mind in chapter 6:

Because he is remembering his father and feels the same way

What clues do you find that Jacques still does not fully trust Danton:

Because he often questions him

Why does danton visit jacques:

Because he wants a portrait of himself

Why is jacques taken by surprise by dantons response to his request for more time to work on Dantons medallion:

Because he was surprised that danton wasn't mad

How is the bible passage that jacques reads fitting for his present condition:

Because it talks about those who are poor/hungry/need peace God will provide

According to Dr. Curtius, why do people enjoy coming to the Den of Thieves. What does this reveal about human nature:

Because they imagine themselves as the punisher and punishing their enemy. It reveals human nature is full of hatred and revenge.

What did Jacques recognize as the problem of using wax instead of stone for his sculpture. :

Because using stone you get to bring out the real features and make it look life like.

Why is thomas's response to latude wrong:

Because you should not seek vengeance or steal

What actions of Jacques are proof that the events of chapter 8 were a genuine turning point in his life. List at least 3:

Danton said that he owes him money when he doesn't, he gets mad at danton, he starts reading the Bible

In the prologue what does the narrator reveal about himself:

Details about the revolution. We get reference that jacques ends up in jail, we also here that he has escaped to england and he references his conversion to christianity

What is the allusion Louis makes in reference to the ladder, why is the name appropriate:

He calls the latter Jacob's ladder because he makes it in a chapel

What does the authors indirect characterization of latude tell you about him:

He doesn't care about others, he's wealthy, he feels no personal responsibility, he doesn't care about the lower class

What does jacques mean that he finally understands the secret of the seine:

He has found true peace in God

What kind of character is Pierre Joseph Aumont, list some of his character traits:

He is old, he is kind, he is a flat character at this point in the story, etc.

What did Jacques mean by his description of Dr. Curtius's study as both a wonder and a horror:

He meant it as a wonder because it had things that were creepy & these things could be used in the anatomy class. And he meant it as a horror because these items were creepy.

What impression do you have of Danton:

He's proud, obnoxious, loud, overconfident, uses size to intimidate people etc.

What does the description of dantons laughter without merriment suggest about him:

Hes sarcastic, he's not a genuine person.

What is ironic about the way Jacques felt once he reached the outer courtyard of the prison:

His physical condition does not reflect his emotional condition

Give one example of each type of conflict from chapter 5 (internal and external):

Internal would be Jaques' pride. External would be Jaques arguing with Pierre Joseph.

What is ironic about Jacques accusation that pierre Joseph's refusal to pose for him is selfish:

It is Ironic because Jaques himself only wants Pierre because Danton said that it would make him a lot of money.

After the men's escape who has the best plan regarding where to go. Why is this plan the best:

Louis, because he has a friend that will take him in and is willing to have Jacques and Thomas go with him.

In the description of the escape from the Bastille what elements of style does the writer demonstrate that help you understand what it was escaping was like for Jacques and the others:

It says the chimney space is tight he is cramped rain is hitting him etc.

What do you think of jacques response to his mother in chapter 5. When she is trying to get more wine:

It's good because he's trying to stop her from doing something wrong

What is ironic about the statement by Louis: the guards have come to think of me as a holy man:

It's ironic that they think of him as a holy man when he is trying to escape.

Based on the prologue who do you think is the hero of the novel:

Jacques

What is ironic about the appearance of the old man that jacques meets in the callotes:

People tell him that people in the callotes are insane and this man was not even close

What is the difference between the honor that jacques seeks and the honor that Pierre Joseph wishes him to achieve:

Pierre Joseph is humble and says that the praise of men will end up being the fall of the one being praised because they get money and then once they get money the people hate them or they are forgotten

Who is this novels normative character. How can you tell:

Pierre Joseph is the normative character and I can tell because he gives such an honest opinion about everything and is so humble compared to everyone else in the story

What metaphor does jacques use to describe what christ has given him:

Salvation is like the water of life

Is Jacques a static or developing character. Explain:

Static, because at this point in the story he has not changed.

Is pierre joseph a static or developing character. Explain:

Static, because he too has not changed

Do you think Jacques feel sympathetic or unsympathetic as he walks along the Seine River:

Sympathetic, because he doesn't really have anything anymore, & he can't use his store, plus he is also full of hatred/bitterness etc.

Do you find Danton to be a sympathetic or unsympathetic character at this point in the novel (this is right after Jacques escapes the bastille). Why:

Sympathetic. Because he is trying to help out Jacques by providing a job Philipe is an innocent character, and he does not trust Danton

What has latude done to thomas, what does jaques suggest that they do to get even with latude:

Tells him not to make the cabinets, take the money

Name at least 2 factors that lead to the suspense of the raiding of the bastille:

The bullets whizzing past, the dead governor.

Name two aspect of part two chapters one and two that generate suspense at this point in the story (this is right after Danton and Robespierre eat with Jacques, Curtius, and Ann Marie):

The creepy things in Dr. Curtius's study, the mob outside the door of the cabinet etc.

How does the description of the wax at the beginning of chapter 5 exhibit personification:

The wax is described as refusing to yield, which suggests the wax has a mind of his own

Why is it said that the nature of man wants revenge not justice:

They wanted him to be hanged cause its more painful, they want them to suffer

How did you respond to Danton's treatment of Latude (when he executes him). Were his actions those of a hero:

They were terrible. Because even though Latude is is not a good guy that does not merit murder

What event finally causes jacques to arrive at the crisis in his life:

When he gets mad at the comte guiches son

How does danton win the approval of the crowd, how does jacques respond to danton's speech:

by his ability to say the right thing, he's not buying it.

How does jacques feel about his father's death:

he feels angry at the man for shooting him

What is sadly ironic about Jacques father's word concerning the gift. "I want to give your mother a memory":

he gives her a horrible memory while trying to give her a good memory

How does the narrator seem to feel about the story he is going to tell:

he is pretty serious about it and doesn't really want to tell the story, but his conscious tells him to

What does Louis mean when he tells Jacques my success is tied up in yours:

he is using a pun because he used clothes as string to make the ladder for escape

What do we know about Jacques's father based on his words and actions:

he's humble, he's loved, he's thoughtful, he's good natured but makes the mistake of trying to steal.

What characteristics of the river seine does jacques desire to have within himself, why do you think he feels this way:

it has an ever constant rhythm, because he wants to have steadiness in the face of problems

do you think louis is a trustworthy person at this point in the story:

no, because he has a sort of sly way about him that seems untrustworthy (I'm sorry if you have a different opinion about this question :])