Wait Till Helen Comes --- Review Chapters 1 - 6

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What is Michael's special interest in the story?

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Michael's special interest is Science.

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What threat does Heather make against Molly and Michael?

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Heather threatens that they will be sorry when Helen comes!

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What is the subject of Heather's bad dream?

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Heather dreams about the fire that killed her mother.

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What fascinates Heather about the small gravestone she finds under the oak tree?

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Heather is fascinated by the initials on the stone, which are HEH, the same as her own initials.

Front

How does Heather react when her father puts his arm around Jean?

Back

Heather gives Jean a look of hatred.

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What is the significance of the initials HEH on the gravestone?

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The initials HEH are significant because they match Heather's own initials, creating a personal connection.

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How does the theme of loss manifest in Heather's character?

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The theme of loss is evident in Heather's bad dream about the fire that killed her mother, indicating her unresolved grief.

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What role does the character of Helen play in the story?

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Helen is a mysterious figure whose arrival is associated with fear and foreboding, impacting the dynamics between the characters.

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How does Heather's relationship with her father affect her behavior?

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Heather's relationship with her father is strained, leading to feelings of jealousy and hatred towards Jean.

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What does the oak tree symbolize in the story?

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The oak tree symbolizes a place of discovery and connection to the past, as seen with the gravestone.