What does the Spanish dancing-lady stamp look like? What does Mrs. Mody think of it? What part does the stamp play in Dr. Mody's weekly meetings with Jehangir? Why does the stamp need to be a symbol in the story? Writing: Why might have the author chosen the Spanish dancing-lady stamp to symbolize freedom in this story? Write your answer anonymously. Discuss the meaning of the Spanish dancing-lady stamp. What does the stamp symbolize for Mrs. Mody, who ends up destroying it? Why does Dr. Mody keep it in a special box, all by itself? What does the stamp symbolize for Jehangir, who is accused of stealing it? Then distribute your written responses and discuss with others in the group. Weave together a comprehensive writing based on the responses and your discussion that would expertly address its symbolism. Follow Up: How does the Spanish dancing-lady stamp become a reason for Jehangir not continuing with his stamp collecting after he loses his "flicked" stamps? Swimming Lessons by Rohinton Mistry Group Project: Expert Groups Group Name ______________________________________ Due Date _____________________________ Chapter 6
What does the Spanish dancing-lady stamp look like? What does Mrs. Mody think of it? What part does the stamp play in Dr. Mody's weekly meetings with Jehangir? Why does the stamp need to be a symbol in the story? Writing: Why might have the author chosen the Spanish dancing-lady stamp to symbolize freedom in this story? Write your answer anonymously. Discuss the meaning of the Spanish dancing-lady stamp. What does the stamp symbolize for Mrs. Mody, who ends up destroying it? Why does Dr. Mody keep it in a special box, all by itself? What does the stamp symbolize for Jehangir, who is accused of stealing it? Then distribute your written responses and discuss with others in the group. Weave together a comprehensive writing based on the responses and your discussion that would expertly address its symbolism. Follow Up: How does the Spanish dancing-lady stamp become a reason for Jehangir not continuing with his stamp collecting after he loses his "flicked" stamps? Swimming Lessons by Rohinton Mistry Group Project: Expert Groups Group Name ______________________________________ Due Date _____________________________ Chapter 6