Table of Contents
- 1 Why does Ernie get angry about Sandra in the broken chain?
- 2 What do Alfonso’s actions at the beginning of the broken chain reveal about his character?
- 3 Why did Alfonso and Ernie argue in broken chain?
- 4 How are these conflicts significant to Alfonso’s identity?
- 5 Which adjective is the most precise for describing a character in broken chain?
Why does Ernie get angry about Sandra in the broken chain?
Terms in this set (8) Ernie is upset because he had asked a girl out at a party but she never showed up.
How did Ernie feel about Alfonso going on a date with Sandra?
Alfonso had more girlfriends than he did. his parents said he couldn’t have braces. How did Ernie feel about Alfonso going on a date with Sandra? He found it funny.
What do Alfonso’s actions at the beginning of the broken chain reveal about his character?
Alfonso helps Sandra’s brother get untangled from the fence. What does this show about his character? This shows that he is caring and not just doing it for sandra but he is doing it to be nice.
Are there any other important symbols in broken chain?
Freedom, liberation, expression, and individualism are all symbolic meanings of a broken chain.
Why did Alfonso and Ernie argue in broken chain?
In the story, the conflict between the brothers was due to the idea of Ernie believing Alfonso’s “girl” Sandra as the very same girl that stood him up. He wanted to get even with her which left his younger brother enraged and thus began the argument.
Why is Alfonso attracted to Sandra in broken chain?
Why is Alfonso attracted to Sandra? She is cute and he thinks it’s easy to talk to her.
How are these conflicts significant to Alfonso’s identity?
How are these conflicts significant to Alfonso’s identity? Both of these conflicts illuminate Alfonso’s differences in priorities between Alfonso as a developing teenager versus his parents’ more conservative views and concerns. Internal: Alfonso is concerned about his appearance and wants to change how he looks.
Which cause-and-effect relationship in broken chain relates to the theme?
Which cause-and-effect relationship in “Broken Chain” relates to the theme “Even when you have problems with your family, in the end you can count on them”? Cause: Ernie lends Alfonso his bike. Effect: Alfonso can go on his first date with Sandra.
Which adjective is the most precise for describing a character in broken chain?
Which adjective is the most precise for describing a character in “Broken Chain”? tough.