1answer.
Ask question
Login Signup
Ask question
All categories
  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Social Studies
  • Business
  • History
  • Health
  • Geography
  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Computers and Technology
  • Arts
  • World Languages
  • Spanish
  • French
  • German
  • Advanced Placement (AP)
  • SAT
  • Medicine
  • Law
  • Engineering
sergey [27]
3 years ago
12

Banana Tree(The book)

English
1 answer:
-Dominant- [34]3 years ago
7 0

Answer:

"The Banana Tree" is a short story by Jamaican author James Berry. Gustus is a 13-year-old boy, the son of Mr. Bass. His father is a big man, not only physically speaking. Mr. Bass is seen as a reliable man of faith, who is friends with his community. However, Gustus' relationship with his father, at the beginning of the story, is filled with resentment. Gustus knows Mr. Bass is proud of him, of how big and strong he is. Yet, he feels unseen, misunderstood. Mr. Bass does not like what he likes, does not support his passion for cricket, and does not see his son's social needs - such as new shoes to go out with his friends.

Gustus has been taking care of a banana tree that was planted when he was born. Buried with the seed is Gustus' umbilical cord. In a way, Gustus and the tree are connected - his umbilical cord is nourishing the tree. He hopes to sell the fruit to buy himself the shoes he wants so much, but a hurricane hits his town. Gustus ends up leaving his family behind in the shelter to go prevent his precious bananas from being destroyed. However, the storm is vicious and hurts him badly.

At the end of the story, Mr. Bass and a searching party find Gustus. He asks his son what he did that for, and Gustus tells him the truth. Their relationship is immediately changed. Not only is Mr. Bass relieved to find his son alive, but he also begins to understand Gustus' needs. He even takes off his own boots to put them on his boy.

Explanation:

You might be interested in
Who thinks this is real?<br> or if this is not a bullet hole
Gnoma [55]

I think its real....................................................wow

8 0
3 years ago
summarize all the main points and events of macbeth by Shakespeare so I can read it and understand what the story is about. (I h
Valentin [98]

Answer:

I'll try to make it as simple as possible so

Explanation:

The play starts with three witches that predict and tell Macbeth he will soon become king of Scotland. He tells his wife who encourages him to kill the king because of what the witches said. He does and therefore becomes the new king, given the two sons of the king flee, scared that they will also be killed, the country: Donalbain to Ireland and Malcolm to England. With the power Macbeth acquires he is filled with paranoia so he kills more people. Meanwhile, Lady Macbeth becomes ill because of the guilt eventually dying. In the end a war erupts to overthrow Macbeth, resulting in his death Malcolm is crowned as the new king of Scotland.

5 0
3 years ago
Which of the following is an example of an open-ended question?and count
ladessa [460]

Answer:

How does second-hand smoke impact your health?

Explanation:

Because an open ended question can have many answers, rather than a simple "yes or no" or a number.

4 0
3 years ago
Read the excerpt from "My Lord Bag of Rice."
salantis [7]

Answer:

A. Hidesato brought peace to Japan by defeating a rebel force.

Explanation:

I took the test and I got it wrong because of the other answer that the other person said. You're welcome. <3 Have a good day, I love you all. mwah. c:

8 0
3 years ago
Read 2 more answers
Suggest three life experiences that might combine to make someone become an anarchist.
vampirchik [111]
1. Maybe a bad experience with a government agency, worker, etc.?

2. Leader is disliked, or dislikes a group in which the would-be anarchist is a part of.

3. Personal reasons e.g. death of someone close to the would-be anarchist by something/one related to the government.

Hope this helps!
3 0
3 years ago
Other questions:
  • What is the subject and verb The ripening tomatoes glistened on the sunny windowsill.
    14·1 answer
  • I AM. I THINK. I WILL. My hands . . . My spirit . . . My sky . . . My forest . . . This earth of mine . . . What must I say besi
    5·2 answers
  • Last year the parents of first graders in our school district expressed satisfaction with the reading skills their children deve
    12·1 answer
  • Which passage from Stephen
    11·1 answer
  • Pls help me asap
    6·1 answer
  • When Gertrude hears the Player Queen say that she will not remarry if her husband dies, Gertrude says, “The lady protests too mu
    8·2 answers
  • Which sensory phrase appeals to the sense of sight?
    10·2 answers
  • Please help me with this
    13·1 answer
  • Which sentence has a grammatical or spelling error?
    11·1 answer
  • Which of the following are examples of cultural sensitivity in the workplace?
    14·2 answers
Add answer
Login
Not registered? Fast signup
Signup
Login Signup
Ask question!