Lesson Plans The Dark Is Rising by BookRags

Author:BookRags [BookRags]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Unknown
Published: 2012-04-09T16:00:00+00:00

39. What does Will learn about the snow and its links to the Dark?

Will knows that the heavy snow is from the Dark, and fears that it prefaces something worse. In church, he keeps sensing that something is wrong, but the signs on his belt give him no information. The feeling gets worse as everyone leaves, but Will is comforted by the presence of the other Old Ones, waiting to help him in the battle. Paul and Mr. Beaumont get caught it the battle, and Will is surprised that he is the only one with the power to protect their minds. This is foreshadowed in previous sections about how surreal and supernatural the snowfall has been for the area.

40. What are the important plot events that happen after church service ends on Christmas Day?

The important plot events that occur after the end of church service is that Will and the Old Ones present a stand against the rising Dark. However, they are not enough to vanquish the Dark, but can only hold it at bay. Will's true gifts are not only necessary here, but instrumental in the Dark's defeat. By breaking the circle, Will uses the three signs on his belt to send the Dark away and also successfully locates the fourth sign. It is his powers that are able to close Paul and Mr. Beaumont's minds during the fight and he is the only one who can do so. This surprises him, but it also reveals to the reader that Will is maturing. Additionally, it shows that Will's selection as an Old One is solidified and worthy.

41. What is the importance of the Walker's whereabouts being revealed to Will by a rook--an animal of the Dark?

When a rook leads Will to the Walker, in danger of freezing to death in the snow, Will is nervous about what to do. Will fears bringing the Walker home, because he worries that will lead the Dark there. He wonders why the Walker is there, unable to use his powers to learn anything about the man. The Walker's very presence in the Stanton home disrupts their Christmas. The Walker's babbling in the old speech alarms the family and they mistrusts him, as they should. Will anxiously waits for the doctor, but he is fearful of the Dark finding his family.

42. What significant acts occur during the late night of Christmas Day?

Several significant acts occur during the late night of Christmas Day. Merriman comes in the night for the ceremony, he reminds Will that the Dark's power is at its height. The agents of the Dark hope to break the Circle of light forever. The Hunting of the Wren ceremony is a strange dream-like scene. The bird the boys carry on the stretcher becomes the Lady, signaling that she has not survived her fight against the Dark. The boys tell Will and Merriman that the Lady will return, however. Another boy tells Will the rest of the prophecy concerning the signs. Most of all the boys tell Will to beware, beware the snow.

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