living space

Question 1

What quote from the beginning highlights the instability of the structures described?

Answer 1

“There are just not enough / straight lines.”

Question 2

Which (2nd) quote emphasizes the precariousness and fragility of the living conditions?

Answer 2

“Nothing is flat / or parallel.Beams/ balance crookedly on supports”

Question 3

Which quote conveys a sense of chaos and imbalance in the construction?

Answer 3

“The whole structure leans dangerously / towards the miraculous.”

Question 4

Which quote from the middle places focus on the lack of space in the slums?

Answer 4

“into this rough frame,/someone has squeezed/a living space”

Question 5

What quote from the end symbolizes hope and resilience in the midst of adversity?

Answer 5

“The bright, thin walls of faith.”

Question 6

Which final quote uses the image of an egg to symbolize fragility and potential?

Answer 6

“Tans even dared to place these eggs in a wire basket”