The Preacher

The Preacher

Compare it

Turtle

Turtle

He "hides" in his shell.

He avoids conflict.

He doesn't open up to people.

He shields himself from the past.

Associate it

Think about someone in your life that has traits like the Preacher.

Who is it?

What are the traits they both have?

Analyze it

Why does Opal call his a turtle?

He has been hurt in the past by Opals mom.

He clams up and walks away from her.

He doesn't answer questions that he doesn't want to.

Describe it

Describe the Preacher.

Argue for/against it

Do you think the Preacher is a good dad?

Why or why not?

Apply it

How can you learn from the Preacher's mistakes?