What does swallowing stones mean?
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Asked by: Keith Kimbrough
noun A stone fabled to be brought from the sea-shore by swallows to give sight to their young, and to be found in the stomachs of the latter. The myth is noticed by various writers, from Pliny or earlier to Longfellow.
What does Michael dream of swallowing stones?
Michael dreams about being a bullet that cannot tell Charlie to get out of the way because? Jenna dreams about Amy pulling her towards the Ghost Tree because? Amy is helping Jenna through her grief and dealing with her father’s death.
What is the setting of the book swallowing stones?
Setting. This book is in present day time, in Briarwood, New Jersey, from the Fourth of July to right before Labor Day.
What is the main conflict in Swallowing Stones?
The external conflict in “Swallowing Stones” occurs when Michael innocently fires his rifle into the air on the Fourth of July, proudly showcasing his weapon to his friends. The stray bullet hits a neighbor who is working on his roof and kills him.
What happens at the end of Swallowing Stones?
At the end of Swallowing Stones, Jenna discovers why she hasn’t felt comfortable around her boyfriend, Jason, since her father died. Jason reminds her… See full answer below.
Who gave Michael his rifle swallowing stones?
His grandfather gave him a rifle on his girlfriend. He shoots it not knowing where the bullet is going.
Who dies in swallowing stones?
Dual perspectives reveal the aftermath of seventeen-year-old Michael MacKenzie’s birthday celebration during which he discharges an antique Winchester rifle and unknowingly kills the father of high school classmate Jenna Ward.
Why is Michael so excited for his 17th birthday?
why is michael excited about turning seventeen? because one day after his seventeenth birthday, he would take his drivers test. He’d also be free man. what guilt does michael reflect on before he leaves to get his friend?
What does Jenna do to her room?
Jenna rearranged everything in her room to be very neat where everything had it’s own place and it either fit or it didn’t. Meredith and Jenna attend Charlie’s funeral.
