people figurative language plot
200
Who is Holmes
This person makes people feel warm and attracts people easily, but is actually very dangerous.
200
What is simile
“The gold form of the Statue of the Republic, Big Mary, stood like a torch aflame” (266).”
200
What is Mayor Harrison’s funeral
This event replaced the closing ceremony of the World Fair.
400
Who is Prendergast
This person shot Mayor Harrison.
400
What is dramatic irony
Readers know of Holmes murder routine at this point of the book, while the characters don’t.
400
What is cheating people of money
Holmes was caught and investigated because of this.
600
Who is Burnham
This person got charged for criminal negligence.
600
What is mood
When Anna Williams was getting killed by Holmes, it felt agonizing and annoying to read about it.
600
What is the economy
This was why many people weren’t coming to the World Fair.
800
Who is Olmsted
This person is one of the oldest architect of the World Fair. He was in charge of landscaping.
800
What is theme
Pride and patriotism were seen in a couple events such as the World Fair being Chicago’s pride. The author is spreading a message.
800
What is the Cold Storage building
This building was burned down. The next day, many visitors came to see it smoldering.
Who is Anna
This person was too naive to think Holmes was killing her. She was also the sister of her killer’s lover.
What is symbolism
"newly opened flowers," (251) = new beginning, hope to Chicago.
What is the approach of death
Holmes likes to hear this in his victims.






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