In Tears of a Tiger Dr. Carrothers is the psychologist who speaks with Andy after he causes a car accident that kills his best friend. The first time Andy speaks with the psychologist, we find that
he is black, like Andy
. This seems to break down some walls.
What happened when Andy visited the school counselor?
What happened when Andy visited the school counselor?
He was told about graduation requirements
.
Does Andy kill himself in tears of a tiger?
When his emotions become too much for her to handle, she breaks up with him, declaring to her friend, Rhonda, she never wants to see him again. On the same day, Andy stays at home instead of going to school and
kills himself with a gun due to depression
.
What page does Andy kill himself in tears of a tiger?
Chapter forty-one
is the police report documenting Andy’s suicide.
What does Andy tell Keisha he sees in his future?
Andy calls Keisha. He tells her
that he doesn’t see a future for himself doing anything
. She asks if he pictures himself with her and he says that he doesn’t: ”I don’t know where I’ll be, but I’m not there with you.
Who is Andy’s girlfriend Tears of a Tiger?
In this lesson, we will learn more about Andy Jackson’s girlfriend,
Keisha Montgomery
, on whom Andy depends heavily after his accident in the novel ‘Tears of a Tiger’ by Sharon M. Draper.
How old is Monty in Tears of a Tiger?
Monty Jackson is the
six-year old
little brother of Andy.
Why did Andy feel like he and Rob were being watched at the store?
He feels like the sales people are always watching him as
if he is going to steal something
. How does Andy feel when he walks into a store? He missed goofing around in the mall with Rob and messing with Santa Clause, etc. … She would tell him to just let out his feelings and she knew it hurt.
What kept Rob from getting out of the car?
Robert is unable to escape from the car because he
was resting his feet on the dashboard when the crash occurred
; the force of the crash sent his legs through the windshield, trapping him halfway. He was unable to free himself before the car’s fuel tank exploded, burning him alive.
Why does Monty compare Tiger to Andy?
Why does Monty compare Andy to his picture of a tiger?
The tiger is strong which reminds him of Andy’s basketball skills
. The tiger has tears which reminds him of Andy’s sadness. The tiger is two-toned which minds him of the black & white dream.
Why is Andy depressed in Tears of a Tiger?
In Sharon M. Draper’s Tears of a Tiger, Andy’s depression
stems from a car accident in which he was drinking and driving
. This car accident results in the death of his best friend Rob. Andy struggles with survivor guilt, which is common among those who survive an accident or disaster in which there is a loss of life.
Who was in the car accident in Tears of a Tiger?
Tears of a Tiger is a 1994 novel that tells the story of bad teenage decisions and the consequences that follow. The novel focuses on the main character, Andy, a high school basketball player who kills
his best friend Robbie
in a car accident after drinking and driving one night.
Is the book Tears of a Tiger a true story?
No, Tears of a Tiger
is not a true story
. It is a work of fiction and is the first novel in a trilogy.
Why does Monty put tears on Tiger?
Why does Monty put tears on his drawing of a tiger?
Because the Tiger was sad like Andy
.
What does Monty tell Andy would keep him from having nightmares?
Monty asks if Andy ever has nightmares, and Andy admits that he does, even though he’s seventeen. They say goodnight and then Andy calls
Keisha
. He tells her that Monty’s future is so bright, but he doesn’t know if he has one; all he sees is darkness when he thinks about the future.
What does BJ say in his prayer?
“Dear Lord”
B.J. says a prayer, admitting his guilt over what happened the night of the accident. He’s too short to be on the basketball team, so when the players invite him out, he gets super excited to be included as one of the guys.
