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What struggle do the U.S face on the mentioned day?
The assassination of John Kennedy
Where and when does this story take place?
22nd of November, New Jersey, Paterson
Why did the El Building felt of devout grief for Kennedy's death?
Because he tried to give ethnic groups rights.
Why does Elena mention her school?
Because the assassination happened while she was in P.S 13
What rivals Elena in her school in her P.E session?
The cold weather
Which conflict type is "the cold weather VS Elena"?
External Conflict
What do the details of Elena hate for the city, the school, the weather, and her body represent?
It represents her isolation
Why is Elena isolated?
Because she can not fit in
What attribute do Eugene and Elena have in common?
They both enjoy reading.
When the mom called Elena as infatuated, was that a positive or a negative meaning?
Negative meaning
Despite the death of John Kennedy, why were the kids happy?
The kids do not even understand the situation. They only were happy because they will go back home one hour early.
If Kennedy's death was a cause, then what is the effect on the society, including El Building and the streets?
It was a devout shock, profound silence, deep grief, and a strange feeling that entranced people.
What internal conflict did Elena face towards Kennedy's death? Which side succeeded?
Her Elation to visit Eugene and her sadness to Kennedy's death fought inside her. - As a kid, her elation engulfed her.
What's wierd about Eugene mom?
She looks sweet, but her reality is unfriendly.
What idea do Eugene's mom and Elena's mom have in common?
Both do not want to have relations with other diversities
At the end of the story, what did Elena's elation transform to?
Sadness
