You Can't Be Any Poorer Than Dead

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24 questions
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How does Tarwater's relationship with his uncle shape his understanding of mortality?

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What role does social criticism play in the portrayal of characters like Buford and the welfare woman?

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What does the woman experience when the old man dies?

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How does Tarwater feel about the old man's death?

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What is Tarwater's attitude towards the fence?

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What is significant about the coffin's height?

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What does the boy intend to do with the old man?

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How does the old man feel about the boy's actions?

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What does Tarwater think about school teachers?

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How does Tarwater feel about the stranger?

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What does Tarwater want the lawyer to notice?

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How does the old man feel about his situation?

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What does Tarwater struggle with when he meets his uncle?

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How does Tarwater react to the stranger's voice?

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What does Tarwater mean by 'you can't be any poorer than dead'?

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Why does the stranger question the Day of Judgment?

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What lesson does Tarwater learn from the old man's words?

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What does Tarwater's education focus on in his life?

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What does Tarwater struggle to remember about figures?

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How does Buford view Tarwater’s state of mind?

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What symbolizes the oppressive atmosphere in the excerpt?

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What does Tarwater build as he works outside?

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What does Tarwater claim they are heading towards?

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How does the salesman react to Tarwater's claim?