Friday, June 5, 2009
Craig & Joan 54321-#3
5Comments
  • Craigs family thought of theirselves as country people
  • Craig's dad was a seargent, which meant he was stationed in different countries; resulting in his family moving alot.
  • Craig is Italian descendant through his dad's side, cant speak itlalian.
  • Uncle Elwood; was craig's favorite uncle[since he was outgoing], but he did like the others.
  • Each family [craig or joan's] supports each other
4Questions
  • Did craig's father see bernie as an ideal son?
  • Was craig catholic too?/ did he consider hisself catholic?
  • Was craig's dad abusive?
  • Why did the family always compare craig and bernie? [that was wrong]
3Vocabulary

  • Sinister: of, relating to, or situated to the left or on the left side of something
  • Influx: a coming in
  • acolyte: One who assists the celebrant in the performance of liturgical rites.
2Literary Devices
  • Idiom: There's an air of aloofness about them
  • Metaphor: Dolly Bidiali was called a perrenial optimist.
1Summarizing Sentence
  • This chapter/section is about the lives of craig and joan (when they were younger) and their family's lifestyle.