Forgotten Fire; Chapter 1 Flashcards
Who is the main character
Vahan Kenderian
Where was he born?
Bitlis, a province in Turkey at the base of the Musguneyi Mountains
Characteristics of the city
Cobled streets, horse-drawn wagons, strolling peddlers, snake charmer.
Characteristics of land
Tall grass, rolling hills, orchards of avocado, apricot, olive and fig trees.
Shade of sunsets
Red and blue
What were women selling
Madzoon (yogurt)
How were merchants dressed
Baggy pants, vests, sipping small cups of black coffee
How old was he in 1915 and who was he
He was 12 years old and was the youngest child of one of the richest and most respected Armenians in Turkey
Main character characteristics
Small, stocky, strongly built, curly brown hair, excellent posture, firm handshake, brisk stride.
Who was afraid that he lacked character and discipline
His father
In main character opinion, who needs discipline
Adults, Mrs.Gulbankian (widow), Mrs.Aberjanian (sells groceries 12 hours a day)
What was his fathers job?
Lawyer
What reputation did he WANT to build for himself
A man of consequence. When he walked down, he wants people to say “There goes Vahan Kenderian”
What was he like in school
Threw paper at Manoosh and Pattoo, spoke out of turn, sleeping in class, wrestling in halls, skipping class
Characteristics of father
Black hair, mustache, black eyes. Was the disciplinarian of the family teaching children of laws, integrity and self-reliance. Was a man whom others often turned for money and support and opening him about challenges of the real world.
