How did Nora make it possible for Mr Myles to have a garden even though he was in a wheel chair? So she comes up with a clever idea: she’ll make the garden the right height for Mr. M in his wheelchair by filling a trash bin with dirt. Yep, Nora is a smarty pants.
Table of Contents
1 Why is Mr Myles a mystery?2 What do Nora and Mr Myles plant in the garden?3 Why is it important to Nora that people begin asking about Mr Myles?4 What did Nora do in seedfolks?5 Related guide for How Did Nora Make It Possible For Mr Myles To Have A Garden Even Though He Was In A Wheel Chair?5.1 Why did Mr Myles not ever talk to Nora even though she was his caretaker?5.2 Where is Nora from seedfolks from?5.3 What does Nora plant in seedfolks and why?5.4 What is Curtis trying to show lateesha about his values and principles?5.5 How does Maricela feel about being pregnant?5.6 What does Kamal’s father do when his son dies?5.7 Why does Ana Call Wendell to her apartment?5.8 What does Amir hope to achieve by winning the kite?5.9 Why is the garden important to Tio Juan?5.10 How did Sae Young’s action change her?5.11 How does working on the garden transform Curtis?5.12 What is the summary of seedfolks?5.13 What does Nora do to keep Mr Myles interested in the garden?5.14 How old is Curtis in seedfolks?5.15 What is Gonzalo age in seedfolks?5.16 Why is it important to Nora that people begin asking about Mr Myles?5.17 What did Nora do in seedfolks?5.18 What does Maricela learn while working in the garden?
Why is Mr Myles a mystery?
Myles is unable to share his memories of what Gibb Street used to be like as he’s lost the power of speech due to his second stroke. This is why Nora describes him as a mystery; she can’t find out anything about his past.
What do Nora and Mr Myles plant in the garden?
The text tells us that he plants snapdragons, hollyhocks, and poppies. She has also bought packets of seeds, and she gets him to plant them in the barrel. This simple act by Nora gets Mr. Myles interested in the garden and his life as well.
Why is it important to Nora that people begin asking about Mr Myles?
Why is it important to Nora when people begin asking about Mr. Myles? He is very and mean and nobody wants him to come to the garden. The garden is full of the most popular people in the neighborhood.
What did Nora do in seedfolks?
Nora is a British nurse and one of the novel’s narrators; she cares for Mr.Myles as his home health nurse. She believes firmly in the healing power of fresh air and nature, especially after watching her own father languish inside some time before the novel begins.
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Why did Mr Myles not ever talk to Nora even though she was his caretaker?
Why did Mr. Myles not ever talk to Nora even though she was his caretaker? Mr. Myles had as stroke so even if he wanted to, he couldn’t talk to Nora.
Where is Nora from seedfolks from?
In Seedfolks, Nora is from Britain. This explains why she likes to take Mr. Myles out for some fresh air, as it is quite common for mothers in Britain to push infants in prams through winter gales. The same applies to people in wheelchairs, like Mr.
What does Nora plant in seedfolks and why?
Leona plants golden rod; Sam, pumpkins; Virgil, lettuce; Sae Young, hot peppers. Curtis plants tomatoes, while Nora, something of a dreamer, plants less practical things: hollyhocks, poppies, and snapdragons.
What is Curtis trying to show lateesha about his values and principles?
What is Curtis trying to show Lateesha about his values and principles? He has stopped thinking about himself and thinks about other people- he is becoming mature and responsible.
How does Maricela feel about being pregnant?
She’s pregnant and doesn’t want to be, but this is only one of the reasons Maricela feels alone, trapped, and hated. Throughout her pregnancy, Maricela consistently hopes that she’ll miscarry.
What does Kamal’s father do when his son dies?
What does Kamal’s father do when his son dies? Kamal’s father commits suicide by shooting himself. Who stands up to the Russian solider who wants to violate the young woman? Baba.
Why does Ana Call Wendell to her apartment?
When Ana calls Wendell, he rushes up to her apartment. And based on the fact that Ana wants Wendell to look at the wilting plants through her binoculars, we now know that this is the same Ana from Chapter 2. Since Kim hasn’t been around to water the plants, Ana orders Wendell to do it.
What does Amir hope to achieve by winning the kite?
Amir and Hassan participate in the kite flying tournament in the winter. Winning is important to Amir because then he will get respect and love and attention from Baba.
Why is the garden important to Tio Juan?
Additionally, the garden helps him grow closer and more respectful to his uncle, Tio Juan. Prior to working with him in the garden, Gonzalo is dismissive of Juan and knows little about him. By seeing his expertise in the garden, Gonzalo learns to respect his family more and grows into a better, more mature individual.
How did Sae Young’s action change her?
The garden changes Sae Young by giving her purpose and lifting her spirits. Metaphorically, she begins to bloom and grow again much like the garden. She learns to overcome her grief and start living again because of the friendships she makes with the other gardeners on Gibb St.
How does working on the garden transform Curtis?
Curtis not only plants beautiful tomatoes in the garden, but also improves Royce’s life by helping and trusting him. The community gardeners also benefit from Royce’s hard work in the garden and his friendship.
What is the summary of seedfolks?
Seedfolks is a children’s novel by Paul Fleischman. It was published in 1997. The book describes the creation of a community garden on Gibb Street in Cleveland, Ohio, from the point of view of thirteen separate narrators each from a different ethnic group.
What does Nora do to keep Mr Myles interested in the garden?
Myles is excited as can be about this new discovery. He can’t talk, but Nora can tell how much he’s enjoying the sights and smells of the garden. So she comes up with a clever idea: she’ll make the garden the right height for Mr. M in his wheelchair by filling a trash bin with dirt.
How old is Curtis in seedfolks?
In Shmoop’s humble opinion, Curtis undergoes one of the most massive transformations of everyone in Seedfolks. He’s a twenty-eight year old African-American guy and he’s got one heck of a plan to get back together with his ex-girlfriend, Lateesha.
What is Gonzalo age in seedfolks?
Gonzalo is 14 years old. How does the garden affect Tio Juan in Seedfolks? In the book Seedfolks Tio Juan is the uncle of Gonzalo. He came to America from Guatemala.
Why is it important to Nora that people begin asking about Mr Myles?
Why is it important to Nora when people begin asking about Mr. Myles? He is very and mean and nobody wants him to come to the garden. The garden is full of the most popular people in the neighborhood.
What did Nora do in seedfolks?
Nora is a British nurse and one of the novel’s narrators; she cares for Mr. Myles as his home health nurse. She believes firmly in the healing power of fresh air and nature, especially after watching her own father languish inside some time before the novel begins.
What does Maricela learn while working in the garden?
What does Maricela learn while working in the garden? That plants need food and water to live. That she is part of the natural cycle and should’t be ashamed. That she is part of a community and people help each other.