Please post your questions in the following format: Name in bold, colon, questions in regular font.
Example:
Mrs. Falk: What is the significance of the vegetables in the first scene of the novel?
PERIOD 7: Brianna:
1) Why are Maria Thins and Vermeer concerned about Griet being painted with Van Ruijven? Do they see her as more than a maid?
2) Why does Griet begin to tear when she realizes she is to be painted alone by Vermeer? (169)
Jared:
1) Is the "indebted" feeling that Griet has meant to parallel the characters of Vermeer and Pieter? (151)
2) Why did Chevalier make Pieter tell Griet that she's not in the right world? (159)
3) Why did Chevalier make Van Ruijven's daughter the same age as Griet? (163)
4) What is the importance of Griet's brother being like a man and interested in a "sour faced" woman? (165)
5) Why is it important at this part of the story that Griet meets her brother? (167)
7) Why does Griet cry when she realizes she is about to be painted? Are they tears of joy, fear, or pain? (169)
Traci:
Why would Catharina be so excited that van Ruijven wants to paint Griet? (154)
Why does Griet not take Pieter's offer of marriage though she shows much interest in him?
Kim Roy: Who is the real master of the home, Maria Thins or Vermeer?
What is significant about this quote regarding Pieter the father: "His eyes changed color with every shift in the light. I did not think even my master could have captured them in paint" (144)?
Griet cries twice, once when Pieter is not in the butcher's stall and once when Vermeer is going to paint her. What does she care for more, Pieter's or Vermeer's affection? Which side of Griet cares for what?
Ali Olsen
1) Why does Maria Thins treat Griet with more respect after the Master stood up for her and why is Catharina scared of Griet?
2) Is there any significance of Frans making the new gesture of rolling his shoulders the way men do? (164)
3)Why did the master bring up the painting The Procuress?
Preston Ho: 1)Why does Cornelia keep trying to frame Griet?
2)Why does Griet want to stay out of the painting so much?
Daiva: 1. "But I'll tell you one thing, my dear-you'd best get used to flies"(144). What is Pieter the father implying?
2. Why is Catharina afraid of Griet after the incident with Cornelia?
3. Why do Griet's eyes "fill with tears" when she realizes she is about to be painted?
Lori:
1. What is the significance of Vermeer backing up Griet? How has things changed for Griet after this incident?
2. "You know she's not for the likes of you. To endanger your place here for something like that?" (166). How is this ironic?
Ali Goo:
1. Why is it that eventhough Griet shows more of an interest in Vermeer and often argues with what Pieter says, she still allows him to share intimate moments with her?
2. What connection is made between Griert and her brother Frans? How is this significant?
Tia:
1) Why does Griet feel uncomfortable being painted?
2) Frans says he knows the way Griet truly feels about Vermeer. How do you think she feels about Vermeer?
Rachael
1) On page 160, Pieter tells Griet that he can see things inside her sometimes. Upon hearing this, Griet immediately grows uncomfortable and makes sure her stray hairs are carefully tucked away. Why does she try so hard to hide this other side of her?
2) This passage then triggers us to wonder, what is this other side of Griet and how is it different from the girl she portrays?
Logan:
1) Why is Tenneke so protective of Griet when Van Ruijven visits? Does Tenneke now have different feelings towards Griet?
2) Why do Vermeer and Catharina keep having more babies?
PERIOD 8:
Spencer: Why does Griet make enemies in doing what is right (when she reveals Cornelia's latest plot)? Does Frans' experience foreshadow what wiill take place between Vermeer and Griet?
Kelly H.:
1. What do the flies symbolize? And how are the flies used in different situations such as in the Meat Hall (143) and when Vermeer shakes his head at Griet (151)?
2. Why does Griet tears up when Vermeer starts to paint her? (169)
Sara:
1. Why does Griet not like to feel "indebted" towards someone, especially Vermeer, and what does this say about her personality? (151).
2. Does Maria Thins initially being okay with Van Ruijven and Griet being painted together, change (your perception) of her?
Rachel:
1. When van Ruijven mentions that he wants Griet to be in the painting with him, Catharina replies, "What a fine idea! Like the painting with you and the maid in the red dress. Do you remember her?" (154). Is Catharina protecting Griet? Is she trying to get rid of her? Why?
2. Why does Griet not feel "reassured by Maria Thins' promise to keep her out of the painting" (160)?
Nicole P:
Does the Butcher understand Griet better than she thinks?
Why does Cornelia continually bother Griet, what motives fuel her cruel actions?
What does Griet want? She continually rejects the baker, but dpes not want to spend the rest of her life as a maid, what does she strive for?
Pualani: What is it about Greit that causes so much tension in the house?
Why did Vermeer defend Greit over his daughter, what does this say about his feelings for her?
Would Greit approve of being painted if it was not with van Ruijven?
Nestor:
1. Does Griet already accept the fact that she will be with Pieter eventually?
2. What can we conclude about Vermeer's feelings towards Griet?
Kelli:
1. Do you think Pieter is in the right when he essentially puts Griet in her place?
2. Why does Van Ruijven weild so much power?
3. Why does Griet begin to tear when she realizes that she is going to be painted?
Corey:
1) How do you think pieter has affected griets life so far?
2) How do you think that vermeers choice of choosing griet to model will affect their relationship?
Kristin:
1: Do you think Greit really admires Vermeer more than Pieter?
2: Do you think it's wrong that Greit lets Pieter touch her as a repayment for his troubles?
Mackenzie:
1. Why does Maria Thins want Griet to serve the food? (152)
2. Why does his art bother her so much when one little detail is off in her opinion? (133)
3. Do you think that it would be in Griet's best interest to just accept Pieter and be done with Papist Square?
Karla:
1. Why doesn't Griet want to be painted?
2. What does Pieter mean when he says, "Theirs is not your world?" (159)
Brock:
1. What is the significance of "That is what I wanted"?
2. Why is everyone being nicer to Griet? Does she like it or not?
Tawni:
1. What kind of tears does Griet have when she realizes that she is about to be painted? [Is she crying because she is happy? Sad? Overwhelmed?] (169)
2. What do you think of the relationship that Griet has made with her brother?
Please post your questions in the following format: Name in bold, colon, questions in regular font.
Example:
Mrs. Falk: What is the significance of the vegetables in the first scene of the novel?
PERIOD 7:
Brianna:
1) Why are Maria Thins and Vermeer concerned about Griet being painted with Van Ruijven? Do they see her as more than a maid?
2) Why does Griet begin to tear when she realizes she is to be painted alone by Vermeer? (169)
Jared:
1) Is the "indebted" feeling that Griet has meant to parallel the characters of Vermeer and Pieter? (151)
2) Why did Chevalier make Pieter tell Griet that she's not in the right world? (159)
3) Why did Chevalier make Van Ruijven's daughter the same age as Griet? (163)
4) What is the importance of Griet's brother being like a man and interested in a "sour faced" woman? (165)
5) Why is it important at this part of the story that Griet meets her brother? (167)
7) Why does Griet cry when she realizes she is about to be painted? Are they tears of joy, fear, or pain? (169)
Traci:
Why would Catharina be so excited that van Ruijven wants to paint Griet? (154)
Why does Griet not take Pieter's offer of marriage though she shows much interest in him?
Kim Roy: Who is the real master of the home, Maria Thins or Vermeer?
What is significant about this quote regarding Pieter the father: "His eyes changed color with every shift in the light. I did not think even my master could have captured them in paint" (144)?
Griet cries twice, once when Pieter is not in the butcher's stall and once when Vermeer is going to paint her. What does she care for more, Pieter's or Vermeer's affection? Which side of Griet cares for what?
Ali Olsen
1) Why does Maria Thins treat Griet with more respect after the Master stood up for her and why is Catharina scared of Griet?
2) Is there any significance of Frans making the new gesture of rolling his shoulders the way men do? (164)
3)Why did the master bring up the painting The Procuress?
Preston Ho:
1)Why does Cornelia keep trying to frame Griet?
2)Why does Griet want to stay out of the painting so much?
Daiva:
1. "But I'll tell you one thing, my dear-you'd best get used to flies"(144). What is Pieter the father implying?
2. Why is Catharina afraid of Griet after the incident with Cornelia?
3. Why do Griet's eyes "fill with tears" when she realizes she is about to be painted?
Lori:
1. What is the significance of Vermeer backing up Griet? How has things changed for Griet after this incident?
2. "You know she's not for the likes of you. To endanger your place here for something like that?" (166). How is this ironic?
Ali Goo:
1. Why is it that eventhough Griet shows more of an interest in Vermeer and often argues with what Pieter says, she still allows him to share intimate moments with her?
2. What connection is made between Griert and her brother Frans? How is this significant?
Tia:
1) Why does Griet feel uncomfortable being painted?
2) Frans says he knows the way Griet truly feels about Vermeer. How do you think she feels about Vermeer?
Rachael
1) On page 160, Pieter tells Griet that he can see things inside her sometimes. Upon hearing this, Griet immediately grows uncomfortable and makes sure her stray hairs are carefully tucked away. Why does she try so hard to hide this other side of her?
2) This passage then triggers us to wonder, what is this other side of Griet and how is it different from the girl she portrays?
Logan:
1) Why is Tenneke so protective of Griet when Van Ruijven visits? Does Tenneke now have different feelings towards Griet?
2) Why do Vermeer and Catharina keep having more babies?
PERIOD 8:
Spencer: Why does Griet make enemies in doing what is right (when she reveals Cornelia's latest plot)? Does Frans' experience foreshadow what wiill take place between Vermeer and Griet?
Kelly H.:
1. What do the flies symbolize? And how are the flies used in different situations such as in the Meat Hall (143) and when Vermeer shakes his head at Griet (151)?
2. Why does Griet tears up when Vermeer starts to paint her? (169)
Sara:
1. Why does Griet not like to feel "indebted" towards someone, especially Vermeer, and what does this say about her personality? (151).
2. Does Maria Thins initially being okay with Van Ruijven and Griet being painted together, change (your perception) of her?
Rachel:
1. When van Ruijven mentions that he wants Griet to be in the painting with him, Catharina replies, "What a fine idea! Like the painting with you and the maid in the red dress. Do you remember her?" (154). Is Catharina protecting Griet? Is she trying to get rid of her? Why?
2. Why does Griet not feel "reassured by Maria Thins' promise to keep her out of the painting" (160)?
Nicole P:
Does the Butcher understand Griet better than she thinks?
Why does Cornelia continually bother Griet, what motives fuel her cruel actions?
What does Griet want? She continually rejects the baker, but dpes not want to spend the rest of her life as a maid, what does she strive for?
Pualani:
What is it about Greit that causes so much tension in the house?
Why did Vermeer defend Greit over his daughter, what does this say about his feelings for her?
Would Greit approve of being painted if it was not with van Ruijven?
Nestor:
1. Does Griet already accept the fact that she will be with Pieter eventually?
2. What can we conclude about Vermeer's feelings towards Griet?
Kelli:
1. Do you think Pieter is in the right when he essentially puts Griet in her place?
2. Why does Van Ruijven weild so much power?
3. Why does Griet begin to tear when she realizes that she is going to be painted?
Corey:
1) How do you think pieter has affected griets life so far?
2) How do you think that vermeers choice of choosing griet to model will affect their relationship?
Kristin:
1: Do you think Greit really admires Vermeer more than Pieter?
2: Do you think it's wrong that Greit lets Pieter touch her as a repayment for his troubles?
Mackenzie:
1. Why does Maria Thins want Griet to serve the food? (152)
2. Why does his art bother her so much when one little detail is off in her opinion? (133)
3. Do you think that it would be in Griet's best interest to just accept Pieter and be done with Papist Square?
Karla:
1. Why doesn't Griet want to be painted?
2. What does Pieter mean when he says, "Theirs is not your world?" (159)
Brock:
1. What is the significance of "That is what I wanted"?
2. Why is everyone being nicer to Griet? Does she like it or not?
Tawni:
1. What kind of tears does Griet have when she realizes that she is about to be painted? [Is she crying because she is happy? Sad? Overwhelmed?] (169)
2. What do you think of the relationship that Griet has made with her brother?