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3.02 A Matter of Prejudice

1. It isn’t an adult but a child who helps Madame see Truth. Why is this point important?

     

2. We know Madame is prejudiced against Americans. Name two other prejudices that Mme might have. Include specific details supporting your answers. (Hint: Don’t simply use the list from the beginning of the story!)

     

3. In this lesson we listened to Zydeco music, studied about Cajuns, Créoles, and sample foods. Why is it important to study other cultures?

     

4. Why was Madame prejudiced against English-speaking people?

     

5. Explain Truth as a metaphor for flower.

     

6. Madame changes during the course of the story. How does Madame have a change of heart about a major prejudice?

     

7. Ironically, there is only one difference between Madame’s French cathedral and the American church she attends at Christmas. What is it?

     

8. Is it ironic that Truth bloomed on Christmas morning?

     

9. Chopin says that Henri’s wife spoke “in a French … that must have been trying to old madame to listen to.” What does this say about her French? What can you infer from her attempt to speak French to Madame?

     

10. The last two paragraphs of the story are printed below. What is ironic about this ending?

"I am so sorry, ma mère," she said, "that our little one does not speak French. It is not my fault, I assure you," and she flushed and hesitated a little. "It - it was Henri who would not permit it."

"That is nothing," replied madame, amiably, drawing the child close to her. "Her grandmother will teach her French; and she will teach her grandmother English. You see, I have no prejudices. I am not like my son. Henri was always a stubborn boy. Heaven only knows how he came by such a character!"

     

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