1) In The Big Two Hearted River, what can the fact that Seney is burned over represent? (How could this image of things being burned relate to Nick and what he has recently gone through?). If you are having trouble, think of expressions like “she burned you” or “a burn notice.”
2) Why did Nick wait to eat his supper until he was extremely hungry? What could it have been that he was wanting to feel? Hint…Think about this: Remember how holidays felt when you were a small child. Were they exciting? Are they still as exciting? What has changed?)
3) What do the grasshoppers represent? Explain why you think this.
4) What do the trout represent? Explain why you think this.