2022 20-1 Traplines by Eden Robinson by Amanda Filan https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h en-us 2022-02-24 16:48:41 UTC 2022-03-01 16:44:18 UTC hello@padlet.com Dad https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2064947323 Doesn't seem to care too much about his son]]> 2022-02-24 16:59:08 UTC https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2064947323 Eric https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2064947804 brother]]> 2022-02-24 16:59:25 UTC https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2064947804 conflict with family/friends https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2064948989 2022-02-24 17:00:06 UTC https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2064948989 white marten https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2064950601 might symbolize a happy future or hope ]]> 2022-02-24 17:01:04 UTC https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2064950601 Heavy abuse and violence within the family https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2064951547 2022-02-24 17:01:39 UTC https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2064951547 Mr.Smythe https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2064952036 2022-02-24 17:01:58 UTC https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2064952036 Mom https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2064952856 bakes bread

]]> 2022-02-24 17:02:31 UTC https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2064952856 Mrs. Smythe https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2064952980 Will's English teacher. Will mentions her a lot]]> 2022-02-24 17:02:36 UTC https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2064952980 white marten https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2064953768 the perfect white marten being trapped could symbolize Will feeling trapped in his home

]]> 2022-02-24 17:03:01 UTC https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2064953768 somewhere cold https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2064953817 2022-02-24 17:03:04 UTC https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2064953817 Inter-generational trauma https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2064954086 2022-02-24 17:03:14 UTC https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2064954086 Tony https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2064955256 2022-02-24 17:04:00 UTC https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2064955256 Craig https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2064955476 2022-02-24 17:04:09 UTC https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2064955476 conflict within family https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2064955543 2022-02-24 17:04:12 UTC https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2064955543 Probably Canada https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2064955710 2022-02-24 17:04:18 UTC https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2064955710 Metaphor https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2064956124 "It starts to snow, tiny ladybug flakes." - pg 7

Comparing the snowflakes to the size of a ladybug.]]> 2022-02-24 17:04:34 UTC https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2064956124 somewhere there is cold weather and is surounded by the wilderness https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2064956536 2022-02-24 17:04:50 UTC https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2064956536 Almost christmas time. https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2064957081 2022-02-24 17:05:10 UTC https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2064957081 Flashbacks https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2064957423 Will's flashback to the first time he had to skin a squirrel.

Will's flashback to the first time he went to the Smythe's house]]> 2022-02-24 17:05:22 UTC https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2064957423 Getting out https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2064957974 Is Will going to be able to escape his home life]]> 2022-02-24 17:05:43 UTC https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2064957974 abusive family https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2064958577 2022-02-24 17:06:05 UTC https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2064958577 family seems lower income https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2064958679 2022-02-24 17:06:09 UTC https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2064958679 Alliteration https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2064958958 "His socks makes a slithering sound"]]> 2022-02-24 17:06:20 UTC https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2064958958 "It will take Mom and Dad a few days to find something else to fight about." https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2064959619 Will thinks this because fighting between his parents is natural and probably commonly cause because of not many animals beign trapped, resulting in low income]]> 2022-02-24 17:06:45 UTC https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2064959619 being "trapped" https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2064961952 2022-02-24 17:08:10 UTC https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2064961952 onomatopoeia https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2064963739 "his socks make a slithering sound against the floor." page 8 ]]> 2022-02-24 17:09:04 UTC https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2064963739 Metaphor https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2064963973 "The houses lining the street look snug." - Pg 7 


]]> 2022-02-24 17:09:12 UTC https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2064963973 Dangers of Drugs https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2064964692 Mostly how it effects relationships]]> 2022-02-24 17:09:38 UTC https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2064964692 Disfunctional family https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2064964853 We have parents who turn to alcohol, a older brother who's addicted to weed, and a kid who's stuck in this family]]> 2022-02-24 17:09:43 UTC https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2064964853 In a Rural or Urban area/reserve https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2064965194 2022-02-24 17:09:56 UTC https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2064965194 "pot always makes him mean" https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2064966120 Heavy drug abuse hinting that he (Eric) finds comfort in drugs and the same can be said for his parents when it comes to alcohol]]> 2022-02-24 17:10:29 UTC https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2064966120 finding freedom https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2064966651 2022-02-24 17:10:46 UTC https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2064966651 Will he move in with the Smythes? https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2064966720 2022-02-24 17:10:49 UTC https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2064966720 Will https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2064967708 2022-02-24 17:11:25 UTC https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2064967708 Family https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2064968256 Will seems like the opposite of the "black sheep" instead of being a disgrace he's more of the only normal person in that family since his parents are alcholics and his older brother smokes]]> 2022-02-24 17:11:41 UTC https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2064968256 assonance https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2064970971 page 7 
"pain" ''Elaine you, pain''
plain Elaine 
Elaine in the rain 
Elaine, a flame. cranes. Danes. trains. my main Elaine ]]> 2022-02-24 17:13:08 UTC https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2064970971 The title Traplines amandafilan https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2071813359 Can refer to will being trapped or also a major part of his life that he has to make sure he goes back on Tuesdays to check the traps even if it means going with his father]]> 2022-03-01 16:24:49 UTC https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2071813359 Does he end up going to Vancouver? What happens when he comes back? https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2071815315 2022-03-01 16:25:43 UTC https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2071815315 Photo of the Smythe's Son amandafilan https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2071815995 "On the TV there's a wallet sized photo of a dark-haired boy with his front teeth missing. He was their kid but he disappeared. Mrs. Smythe fiddles with the photo a lot." - May symbolize yearning for loss. ]]> 2022-03-01 16:26:02 UTC https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2071815995 What will Eric do if he ever sees Will again? https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2071816513 2022-03-01 16:26:17 UTC https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2071816513 Elaine https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2071816956 2022-03-01 16:26:31 UTC https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2071816956 Alliteration amandafilan https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2071818654 "Sweet, sharp smell" pg. 4]]> 2022-03-01 16:27:22 UTC https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2071818654 most likely in the 80's-90';s since there's no talk about new electronics or things like that https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2071819841 2022-03-01 16:27:52 UTC https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2071819841 "traplines" or coping mechanisms that people use to deal with difficult situations (drugs, aspirin, etc.) https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2071820921 2022-03-01 16:28:24 UTC https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2071820921 Whyte Knight Syndrome amandafilan https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2071823364 2022-03-01 16:29:26 UTC https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2071823364 Belonging amandafilan https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2071824231 It is important to find a place where you feel trust, safe and where you feel you belong and its stability that comes with it.]]> 2022-03-01 16:29:52 UTC https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2071824231 Family has a habit of using drugs and alcohol as an escape quite often (will desires to do this as well when he's older) amandafilan https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2071825977 "dad will go to a lot of parties and get really drunk. Eric will go to a lot of parties nd get really stoned. Maybe this year I will too"]]> 2022-03-01 16:30:43 UTC https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2071825977 Abuse amandafilan https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2071826702 "We were alone in the kitchen. I swallowed. He was a lot bigger than me. When he reached over, I put my hands up and covered my face."]]> 2022-03-01 16:31:06 UTC https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2071826702 Will and Dad's Relationship amandafilan https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2071828114 "for Christ sake, its just a squirrel. its dead, you stupid knucklehead. it can't feel anything." - this further shows Will's Dad's attitude towards his son.]]> 2022-03-01 16:31:50 UTC https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2071828114 Environmental/societal pressures can influence decisions https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2071833419 -Will is afraid to be made fun of for living with the Smythe's.
-Even though they joined in the chase with Eric and Will, Will decides to stay friends with Tony and Craig because its "better to have them on [his] side than not", implying that hes worried about how they would treat or perceive him if he cut it off.
-Will is sort of mean to Mrs. Smythe around his friends when she comes to the arcade even though he admits that he regrets acting that way]]> 2022-03-01 16:34:20 UTC https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2071833419 Does Will's relationship with his parents improve at all https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2071835515 2022-03-01 16:35:22 UTC https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2071835515 Will's Family/ Relationship w/ the Smythe's amandafilan https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2071835846 "it's amazing how much your fathers voice sounds like a dial tone." (pg 13) - also a simile. ]]> 2022-03-01 16:35:33 UTC https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2071835846 Hyperbole https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2071838611 "How we going to get there? It's a zillion miles from here" - pg 34]]> 2022-03-01 16:36:54 UTC https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2071838611 Metaphor https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2071843557 "Another postcard picture" (pg.7) in reference to the sight of the empty, snowy street]]> 2022-03-01 16:39:17 UTC https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2071843557 Mrs. Smythe https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2071843740 the teacher is a symbol because she could have given Will a better life but he didn't take it. 
(Will uses Mrs. Smythe to dissociate from his life a lot)]]> 2022-03-01 16:39:23 UTC https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2071843740 billy https://padlet.com/amandafilan/qhznmq9uxc3fx94h/wish/2071843780 a boy who's trying to find ways to satisfy elaine with poems

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