Eng. Reading 19
Mr. Shimada
October 27, 1997

The Assistant, Chapter 7 (pp. 151-172)

　

  1. What does Morris think about after having fired Frank?
  2. What do you think is the significance of Morris's dream on pages 154-155?
  3. How does Frank think of himself now? What do you think of his present state?
  4. How does Helen think of Frank? (pp. 157-8)
  5. Why do you think Frank tries to keep the store open? How does he explain this to Ida and to himself?
  6. What do you think of Frank's dream on page 167? What do you think it signifies?
  7. What do you think of the way Helen reacts to Frank?
  8. What do you think is the significance of Carl the painter's episode? (pp. 168-70) Can you see some change in Frank?
  9. What do you think is the significance of the last episode in this chapter? (i.e. Frank carving a bird and rose)

　

The Assistant, Chapter 8 (pp. 172-190)

　

  1. What do you think is on Frank's mind when he confesses to Morris his part in the hold-up? Do you think Frank is really repenting what he did?
  2. What does Morris do after he ordered Frank to go? Explain about Morris's ordeals (pp. 180-190) and analyze his character.