"The Loudest Voice" by Grace Paley
- She was born on December 11, 1922 in the Bronx, NY
- She died on August 22, 2007 in Thetford, VT
- Her parents were Isaac Goodside and Manya Ridnyik Goodside
- She got married to Jess Paley divorced then got married to Robert Nichols
- She died of breast cancer at the age of 84
- She had two children Nora Paley and Danny Paley
Explain why Shirley’s mom was embarrassed for Shirley to be in the play in “The
Loudest Voice.”
Shirley's mom was embarrassed for Shirley to be in the play because it was about "'Christmas,' said my mother coldly"(p. 44).
What was the main problem in “The Loudest Voice” and how was it resolved?
The main problem in the story is that Shirley is in a "Christmas"(p. 44) play and her mother does not want her to be in it. The problem is resolved by her mother talking it over with other adults.
Create at thinking map and record each character’s
thoughts, feelings, and actions about the problem. Use these feelings to compare
and contrast the characters’ perspectives on the next page.
Loudest Voice.”
Shirley's mom was embarrassed for Shirley to be in the play because it was about "'Christmas,' said my mother coldly"(p. 44).
What was the main problem in “The Loudest Voice” and how was it resolved?
The main problem in the story is that Shirley is in a "Christmas"(p. 44) play and her mother does not want her to be in it. The problem is resolved by her mother talking it over with other adults.
Create at thinking map and record each character’s
thoughts, feelings, and actions about the problem. Use these feelings to compare
and contrast the characters’ perspectives on the next page.