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Throughout the chapters we have read so far, we noticed how Elijah mentions how his mother views him as a "fra-gile" child. 

1. What does she mean by the <em>word</em> fragile?

2. What are clues in the text that supports your meaning of <em>fragile</em>.

3. Are there certain things that make you <em>fragile</em>? Explain what they are.