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The Ant and the Grasshopper
Somerset Maugham
About Somerset Maugham
W Somerset Muagham (1874-1965) was a British playwright, novelist and short-story writer who was among the most popular writers of his era as well as the highest paid. His most important works include Liza of Lambeth, Of Human Bondage, The Moon and Sixpence, Cakes and Ale, The Razor's Edge, and so on.
Available Answers
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How did the narrator show his dislike for ants as a child? To what does he attribute this?
- 2.
What did Tom decide to do with his life? Why did his family find this difficult to accept?
- 3.
What was Tom's opinion regarding spending money and how did this affect his brother?
- 4.
How was George embarrassed by Tom's behavior? Answer with textual references.
- 5.
Why do you think Tom stooped to blackmailing his brother?
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Comment on the narrator's interaction with and perception of tom.
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