The Double Wheel Around the Moon
The night before the story takes place, a “double wheel” appeared around the moon. This double wheel (which is usually caused by ice crystals high in the atmosphere) is taken by all of the characters…
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The painted door of the story’s title represents Ann’s desire for both control and excitement in her life. Ann wishes that she could have new, pretty things and live a more exciting life, but…
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