A Raisin in the Sun Act 1 Scene 1 Summary. This play by Lorraine Hansberry takes place in the Younger household, which is a two-bedroom apartment on Chicago's south side sometime likely around the 1950's.
Obstinate, persistent, willful
Well it has been a while since I have read this but... I do know that Vera provides detailed clues about the men who have gone hunting, and I remember there are others but I forgot.
I really hope this helps.
I believe the answer to your question is "wood". This is because people usually get slivers from wood, and considering the start of you last word, it seems to make sense. Also the previous analogy thing, Speck is to dust, is a very realistic analogy thing, so the next one would probably need to be realistic. I hope I helped! And if you need more information, please tell me. :D