The Seventh Man Flashcard

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What causes the seventh man's view of the past to change?

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Studying K.’s art, he sees K. was gentle and realizes that his last look was not one of hatred.

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Why does the seventh man feel responsible for K.’s death?

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He believes he could have saved K. by dragging him out of the wave's reach.

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What does it mean to be 'entranced'?

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To be entranced means to be filled with wonder or delight, often to the point of being unable to think of anything else.

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How many years older is the narrator's brother than him?

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6 years older.

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How does the seventh man describe K.?

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As a sweet, pure-hearted boy.

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What is the significance of K.'s last look according to the seventh man?

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It reflects K.'s gentleness and dispels the seventh man's feelings of guilt.

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What emotion does the seventh man associate with his memories of K.?

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A mix of guilt and nostalgia.

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What role does art play in the seventh man's understanding of K.?

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Art helps the seventh man to see K. in a new light, recognizing his gentleness.

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What is the main theme of 'The Seventh Man'?

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The struggle with guilt and the process of coming to terms with the past.

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How does the setting influence the story in 'The Seventh Man'?

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The setting, particularly the ocean, symbolizes both beauty and danger.