Bartholomew Blue

Front

What does Bartholomew's difficulty in choosing outfits suggest about his character?

Back

He believes that he has too many choices to make.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Front

What does the imagery of Bartholomew's clothes becoming smellier and frayed indicate?

Back

His routine has been repeated for a long time.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Front

What transformation does Bartholomew undergo in the poem?

Back

He becomes a tree and gives off a fragrant bouquet.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

Front

What does the word 'confounded' mean in the context of Bartholomew's choices?

Back

He just wasn't able to choose.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Front

How does the organization of the poem reflect Bartholomew's actions?

Back

It shows that his actions create worse effects as time goes by.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

Front

What is the main theme of Bartholomew Blue?

Back

The struggle with choices and the consequences of indecision.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

Front

How does Bartholomew's character change throughout the poem?

Back

He evolves from a confused individual to a useful tree.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

Front

What literary device is used when describing Bartholomew's clothes?

Back

Imagery.

Front

What does the phrase 'fragrant bouquet' symbolize in the poem?

Back

Bartholomew's newfound usefulness and positive transformation.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

Front

What lesson can be learned from Bartholomew's experiences?

Back

Making choices is important, and indecision can lead to negative outcomes.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2