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The turning point in the story occurs when the protagonist, sensing the weight of his mother's expectations, decides to keep the moustache despite his discomfort.
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An event that helped wrap up the story was the protagonist's realization that he must confront his own identity and the pressures placed upon him.
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Another event that helped wrap up the story was his final interaction with his mother, which reveals her misguided affection and impact on his choices.
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The story ends with the protagonist ultimately removing the moustache, symbolizing his acceptance of his true self and the resolution of his internal conflict.
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The central ideas of the story include the struggle for identity and the influence of familial expectations, with the author's purpose being to highlight the challenges of growing up and finding one's own path amidst external pressures.
The Moustache by Robert Cormier
READ THE SHORT STORY , REVIEW THE TERMS AND DEFINITIONS: THEN ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS.
10. What was the turning point (the point of greatest conflict and intensity) in this story? in 1 short sentence
11. Describe an event that helped wrap up the story. in 1 short sentence
12. Describe another event that helped wrap up the story. in 1 short sentence
13. How does the story end? How is the conflict resolved? in 1 short sentence
14. What were the central ideas of the story? What was the author's reason for writing the story? What is the meaning of the story? in 1 short sentence
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