Mr Harger isn’t going to tell them nor is Paul because he may be frightened. As though this will make everything all right (and it does for Paul). Which shows a sign of maturity. Just as a microscope is used to focus closer on an object. The House Next Door Summary & Study Guide. 7. If he is he has a very vivid imagination. Flying Lessons & Other Stories by … <> There might be two reasons. Yes Mr Harger is cheating on his wife. Paul was scared of all that had happened. Which I believe is part of the Grade 12 curriculum. This study guide focuses on the eight prescribed short stories examined in Paper 2: Literature. So innocent is Paul that he believes that by calling All Night Sam he has contributed to Mr Harger’s death. We may not always know the truth about other people’s relationships. When their life is really exposed for what it is. Buy the selected items together. I don’t see three comma’s. A young boy called Paul who is alone in his apartment (his parent’s are at the movies) hears a neighbour (Mr Harger) fighting with who he thinks is Mrs Harger but in reality is Mr Harger’s girlfriend. Also Vonnegut may be suggesting that though someone may live close to another person. Paul lives next door to Mr Harger. They include conflict, appearance, guilt and innocence. A) all night sam ‘ worsened the situation next door 2. He is bribed not to tell Mrs. Hager about the affair happening between her and Mr. Harger. 7 0 obj DJ Sam may be trying to make sure that Mr and Mrs Harger reunite. I’m glad you found the post helpful. <>/Font<>/XObject<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 960 540] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> 2. in what way can a film be unsuitable for children? Thanks for the comment Tebogo. It is Mr Harger and his girlfriend. Though it may suggest that Mr Harger and his girlfriend are not suited as a couple. A metaphor is a figure of speech that describes an object or action in a way that isn’t literally true, but helps explain an idea or make a comparison. That’s what Paul’s father may be smelling Tabu perfume. I deal with conflict in the first paragraph of the post. Mrs Harger – Only briefly mentioned but someone who is prepared to take Mr Harger back. However there are offshoots of the central theme which I describe throughout the post. ... Ross had won several awards for his earlier short stories and by the mid-1950s was widely recognized as a significant writer of Canadian fiction. I’m glad you found the post helpful. Kill a man” identify the figure of speech in this line. Whose lipstick kleenex petals did Paul have. Thanks for the comment Lindo. stream What does Paul refer to when he says it’s an adventure after being asked by the police man where his parents were? It all happened in a Small Town called Cascade just west of Parafront. 8. 9. The one bribe is for three things( 1 stone hitting 3 birds perhaps?). When it comes to the disagreement between Paul’s parents about leaving him home alone. That we are all learning at times and that we do not know everything though we might like to think we do. How has this “adventure “ changed Paul. b. what does this tell us about when the story is set? 1. And what type of conflict do you think the story is? As for each theme in the story. When his parents return his mother sings him a nursery rhyme while his father undresses him. endobj She thinks only of herself too. Thanks for the comment Des. What are the character traits of each character? That’s why she bribes Paul. He is a radio disc jockey (plays records). Justify your answer, 2 Dj Sam played the song “Somebody stole de wedding bells” explain relevancy of the song to the event taking place, 3 why ‘” I love you”‘ and ‘”lets make up and start all over again ” inverted in 3 commas. In Stock. Symbolically Vonnegut may be using the microscope to suggest (when the glass on the microscope breaks) that should an individual be put under the microscope or have their life examined closely they too will crack. The Luncheon by W. Somerset Maugham 3. He didn’t. Though he doesn’t die or get injured. 2.Why doesn’t he tell his parents about his “adventure “? I’m not sure what WJCD stands for. Thanks for the comment Sydney. 9 0 obj The Suit: For 2016, Clubs is my suit for “Legendary Indiana authors”. You might go through the story yourself to double check. He also does not tell the policeman of the shooting rather he lets Mr Harger take control of the situation and remains silent. Paul is possibly terrified because there is an argument next door, a gun is fired, the police arrive and Mr Harger takes no responsibility for what has happened. While Paul believes that Mrs Harger has murdered her husband an adult would have seen that the incident was no more than a lovers tiff between Mr Harger and the blond woman. Paul first heard music and then a man and woman fighting. Thanks for the comment Nompilo. Thanks for the comment Senny. It is sweet and funny and moving and heartbreaking. C) why was there a need for the music to be loud? 3. Discuss the figure of speech …… Her real reason for firing the gun may have been because she was angry with Mr Harger. Thank you. 9. Rose returned home after listening to the dedication on the radio from Paul. It doesn’t matter how many times a question is asked, you always come up with an answer. Paul was hoping that it would stop the fighting. Confirm, really blond woman was busy making sex with Mr Harger? Guilt – Paul feels guilty that he might be responsible for Mr Harger’s death. Where does Mrs Harger live? Was Mr hanger really shot and why was Paul running away? What do you think is the climax of the story. endobj ENGLISH FAL SHORT STORIES GRADE 12 SHORT STORY 7 The fly By Katherine Mansfield About Katherine Mansfield (!888 – 1923 ) Katherine Mansfield was born in Wellington, New Zealand, in 1888. Hello … It is at that stage that Paul’s mother tells her husband that the smell is from a perfume called Tabu. Some critics might suggest that Paul was clever while others might suggest that the more appropriate thing to do was to ring the police. Thanks for the comment Nzuzo. An adult would have put the pieces of the incident together and not have been as concerned as Paul has been. Explain fully why Paul calls All-Night Sam the Record man. While figuratively is used to indicate a departure from a literal use of words; metaphorically. The Selection: “Next Door” from the short story collection “Welcome to the Monkey House”; it was originally published in the April, 1995 issue of Cosmopolitan.It was also made into a short film in 1975 – I was unaware of this prior to my “research” for this post. I think All night Sam supposedly helped to kill a man because he delivered a message from Mr Harger to Mrs Harger while Mr Harger was with his girlfriend and were fighting, so All Night Sam’s message just made the girlfriend even angrier and made her shoot. Dial phones are still in operation today. explain. You’ll find an answer here. 1. Paul’s parents – Believe Paul is old enough to stay home alone. All about Next Door [short story] by Jr. Kurt Vonnegut. Symbolically Vonnegut could be suggesting that the events of the evening have been colourful (if not unusual). The police come and Paul does not give away the fact that he heard gunshots from Mr Harger’s apartment. I’m not sure how to answer your question. Please help me understand the theme of responsibility vs irresponsibility. Synopsis. Overall Mr Harger would be an unpleasant and untrustworthy character. Tobias Wolff Short Fiction Analysis. This is going to be the theme. Paul used microscope to detect fight? to kill or to warn ? They believed that he was old enough and responsible enough to look after himself. 4. However as readers we don’t know if Mrs Harger left first and then Mr Harger had a girlfriend. And by who. Paul’s apartment and Mr and Mrs Harger’s apartment. Paul also thought the woman in the Harger’s apartment was Mrs Harger and not Mr Harger’s girlfriend. 1. when referring to music players,how is the phrase high fidelity usually abbreviated? Particularly the assumption that Paul makes regards Mr Harger’s girlfriend being Mrs Harger. 2. a) I think it’s a metaphor. Literally means in a literal manner or sense; exactly. B) he helped to resolve the problem next door, 7 Discuss the suitability of the tittle of this short story ‘ next door’, This short story is more interesting even we got summaries we thank you a lot. 6a. Explain how He encountered difficulty and handled it well. If you are taking the main theme as being coming of age than the quote fits well. It looked like a glistening white eel,flecked here and there with tiny spectra where the light struck the hair just so.”. It does not detect a fight. Paul’s Father – Believes Paul is old enough to stay at home on his own. The reason she assumed the dedication of the song was for her was because Paul had made the request to Sam for Mr and Mrs Harger. Vonnegut may be suggesting that Paul too needs to focus on things. Vonnegut may also be suggesting that Paul too needs to focus on things. B) why it is appropriate for that context. That would be his motivation, fear. Next Door Summary. 2. what is the symbolic meaning of the “Tabu”? ENGLISH FAL SHORT STORIES GRADE 12 SHORT STORY 5 The magistrate’s daughter By Alan Paton About Alan Paton (1903 – 1989 ) Alan Paton was born in 1903 in Pietermaritzburg and died at his home outside Durban in 1989. As to it’s effectiveness. The ball of stuff from Paul’s pocket is what Mr Harger’s girlfriend gave him in order for Paul to stay quiet. Which may leave the reader suggesting that Vonnegut is highlighting that not everything may be known when it comes to ones neighbours. Why please tell me what were the police looking for. Analysis are clear and can help a lot to any learner in grade 12. It suggests that she did so in a hurry and without concern for the presence of others. Mrs Leonard asks”you can dial,can’t you,dear? with the older girl next door, seeing clearly that an era of my life was ended, my sweetvoiced nursery-school tot replaced by a long-trousered, swaggering character who forgot to stop at the corner and wave good-bye to me. Thank you for making me understand the story a combination of the summary and the comments has enlightened me thanks. He has witnessed violence and he has been symbolically rewarded by the blonde woman. Paul lives next door to the Harger’s. Mr Harger had told the policeman that Paul was playing with his father’s guns. In many cases they confuse the stories making it worse for themselves. So where does she meet Paul when she started to bribe by perfumes? Paul doesn’t really know what happened while the Mr Harger does. A) where did his parent go? How so? Roald Dahl wanted to write accessible stories that would enable young people to share his pleasure for reading. 1-Sentence-Summary: The Millionaire Next Door shows you the simple spending and saving habits that lead to more cash in the bank than most people earn in their life while helping you avoid critical mistakes on your way to financial independence. That there are problems in the world. Apart from a short stay in new Zealand from 1906 to 1908, she spent the rest of her life in Europe. All Night Sam was still there? Particularly Mr Harger’s relationship with his girlfriend who Paul had originally assumed to be Mrs Harger. Deportation at Breakfast by Larry Fondation. stream Get your tissues ready for this unrequited love story that’s equal parts hilarious and heartbreaking and will appeal to … ”You didn’t hear any shots?” said the policeman to Paul. Vonnegut may be using the title of the story to explore the relationship between neighbours and how those living so close actually live in different or separate worlds. A.) Can someone help me here what was Paul’s mom expects to find when she later feels the ball of money in his pocket? In what way does the following quotation reflect the main theme of the story: “Childhood dropped away, and he hung, dizzy, on the brink of life, rich, violent, rewarding.”. 3. b) Mrs Harger came back to Mr Harger after hearing the song on the radio. 3. Can you please in short summarise the story? I think the climax is when Mr Harger’s girlfriend meets Paul in the hallway. We know this because at the end of the story when the blond woman (Mr Harger’s girlfriend) leaves. Hi Does he go there? Something that is noticeable when he asks Paul was he playing with his father’s guns. So what’s ironic in Paul’s father saying Paul will have an adventure. The police and Mrs Harger come and there is peace. <> Paul learns a valuable lesson about life. “There-the voices of the man and woman were getting louder again drowning out the radio.”. I would agree with you that it is important to have an understanding of short stories. She is bribing Paul because he heard her fire a shot at Mr Harger. Are Paul’s parents irresponsible because they left Paul alone in the house. However you do give a persuasive argument that it could be personification. Though his mother does have her apprehensions about leaving Paul home alone. Describe the correlation between the level of noise from next door apartment and Paul’s fear? Paul’s father had told Paul that being alone in the house would be like an adventure. Because Mr Harger told the policeman that Paul was playing with his father’s guns. Yes it is Mr Harger who is shot or at least a shot is fired at him by his girlfriend. The reader too is lulled into thinking that Mr Harger has been shot by his wife which may be the point that Vonnegut is attempting to make. 2. Plz help me why was the police man had to ask Paul about the gun shots. D) police officer, 6. Pungent musk of perfume Tabu? 2. Next Door by Kurt Vonnegut 4. A man of varied talents, Paton made his mark on what he called A short story is a piece of prose fiction that can be read in one sitting. 3 ”The radio volume swelled until the boom of the bass made Paul feel like he was trapped in a drum”, Identify & explain why these figures of speech are effective. Having both a wife and a girlfriend. ���� JFIF �� C He hopes that Mr Harger and the woman he thinks is Mrs Harger will stop arguing and come together. What would you say is Paul’s character? Perhaps Vonnegut is using it as symbolism to highlight the colourful or eventful evening that Paul had. Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription. Other aspects of the review are also microscopic. They want to know what happened and to see if Paul was involved. There are difficult patches. Paul is still young and innocent and may not fully understand other people’s relationships. I need to understand the end of this fight between Mr Harger and his girlfriend. Niklas Goeke Culture, Money, Personal Finance, Self Improvement, Society, Success. It’s the father who says he’s a ‘big boy’. Paul was running away because he was afraid. C) why was there a need for the music to be loud, 3. endobj 2. The policeman questions Paul because Mr Harger said Paul was playing with his father’s guns and that’s what the noise was. Relatives by Chris van Wyk 5. Hi dermot pls help me answer this questions: 1.refer to lines 1-2(she dug into…..pins and cash). Thanks a lot now I understand the story better. Taboo. I would suggest that the tone is excitement followed by fear. What figure of speech is this: Marriage isn’t any bowl of cherries? He has witnessed violence and he has been symbolically rewarded by the blonde woman. Hi-Fi The joy he shows when he sees Mrs Harger at the end of the story may also not be real as Mr Harger’s girlfriend may still be on the scene. Thanks for the comment Yamkela. You seem to be working off an extract that I don’t have access to. Yes. A gun was fired but Mr Harger wasn’t hit by the bullet. Pls help me with the following questions. Thanks for your patience in answering questions. I’m not sure as Paul is frightened of the woman. As for the main theme of the story I would suggest it is coming of age. On the surface he appears to think only of himself. I’m not sure of an answer for this question. Curious question: What is Paul motivated by when he gets involved in the conflict? 6 0 obj The Card: ♣J♣ Jack of Clubs. It is at this point that the story ends. A SHORT HISTORY OF THE GIRL NEXT DOOR is an unassuming title for a story that packs such a very large punch. Praise. Paul is only ten years old and does not understand the world, particularly an adult’s world. Does Paul know how to use the telephone. Through the evening his emotions range from excitement (playing with microscope), anxiety (shouting in Harger’s apartment) and fear (shooting). Mr Harger would be considered to be the villain as he is not only cheating on his wife but he forces Paul to lie to the police. explain your answer. 3 0 obj The Painted Door: Plot Summary. When referring to music players how is the phrase high fidelity usually abbreviated. Hoping that will help Mr Harger. He thinks that it is Paul’s parents who are fighting and he admires Paul for reaching out and requesting a song in the hope of a reconciliation. No, the blond woman is the lady he was having an affair with. 3. A) why the phrase ‘ mrs Harger ‘ is put in quotes in the above statements, 2.choose one How did All night Sam help to kill a man? Thanks for the comment Tibo. Something he may have done after his engagement with Mr Harger’s girlfriend. His girlfriend did. Hence her attempting to shoot Mr Harger. In reality Paul may need to understand the world a little better. Explain the irony of Roses words Hence gun being fired. “The music picked up the house and shook it.” Am I correct if I say this is a personification because music is a lifeless thing and here it has been given human qualities (Hands) picked up the house. May I ask this last question plz: Explain the use of ‘nossir’ and why is Paul terrified? 1. when Mrs Leonard says:”Oh -it isn’t for children”what is she referring to? 4. when mrs leornard says oh it isn’t for children what it is she referring to? Money, perfume and some other items. Kurt Vonnegut's Short Stories Summary and Analysis of "Welcome to the Monkey House" Buy Study Guide. The main theme is coming of age. 4 why can Night Sam’s action, when he shot a man, be considered innocent ? In eleven superbly crafted stories jahnavi barua takes us into the private, individual worlds of a varied cast of characters and exposes the intricate mesh of emotions so often concealed under the façade of everyday lives. 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