Day 4

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Discussion of Thought Questions

  1. 1

    What is the significance of the Guianese art critic character?

    Student responses should focus on the final three chapters (including the epilogue) of the book. They should detail how the critic responds to Papa Labas' revelation concerning Von Vampton and Gould. Students should be able to articulate that the art critic helps push LaBas to reveal his investigatory findings by constantly questioning him and Black Herman. The critic, in many ways is like the reading audience, in that he, too, is trying to piece together all the facts surrounding the case.

  2. 2

    What does Papa LaBas means when he states that "time is a pendulum"?

    Students should be able to infer...

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