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As Veronica and Tony discuss their relationship, Veronica calls Tony cowardly and he rebukes by saying he’s peaceable (34). Which of these adjectives do you think accurately describes Tony? Explain.
The purpose of this question is to get students thinking about Tony’s character development. Strong responses will provide insight into how one of these adjectives apply to Tony’s personality. Their responses should use examples from the text to support their points. When it comes down to it, what separates those adjectives is motivation. If he’s cowardly he’s motivated by fear. If he’s peaceable, he’s motivated by apathy regarding certain subjects. For example, if they say...
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