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Maeve Brennan was a Irish short story journalist She moved to the united states because
Her father was appointed to the irish legontation. She was a important figure in Irish diaspora. All collections of her articles were published.
Her father was appointed to the irish legontation. She was a important figure in Irish diaspora. All collections of her articles were published.
About the Author:
Maeve Brennan:
Prereading Reflection:
What makes someone a generous person?
Is it possible for someone to be too generous?
Vocabulary in Context:
Provide definition as it relates to the text and a quote for each term
Anticipation:
Futile: incapable of producing any useful result.
Reproachful: expressing disapproval or disappointment..
Aghast: filled with horror or shock.
Appalled: greatly dismay or horrify.
Remorse: deep regret or guilt.
Skeptically: nice and a manner way.
Contrasting Ideas:
Give examples from the text that identify when Mrs. Brennan's generosity is HELPFUL vs. HURTFUl
Mrs. Brennan's generosity is helpful when she gives the old man money for apples.
Then Mrs. Brennan's hurtful when she doesn't want to be bothered by the old man and doesn't open the door when he knocks.
Maeve Brennan:
Prereading Reflection:
What makes someone a generous person?
Is it possible for someone to be too generous?
Vocabulary in Context:
Provide definition as it relates to the text and a quote for each term
Anticipation:
Futile: incapable of producing any useful result.
Reproachful: expressing disapproval or disappointment..
Aghast: filled with horror or shock.
Appalled: greatly dismay or horrify.
Remorse: deep regret or guilt.
Skeptically: nice and a manner way.
Contrasting Ideas:
Give examples from the text that identify when Mrs. Brennan's generosity is HELPFUL vs. HURTFUl
Mrs. Brennan's generosity is helpful when she gives the old man money for apples.
Then Mrs. Brennan's hurtful when she doesn't want to be bothered by the old man and doesn't open the door when he knocks.