Julie of the Wolves

by

Jean Craighead George

Quonset Term Analysis

A quonset hut is a steel, semi cylindrical building structure. They were first manufactured in 1941 when the U.S. Navy required lightweight, shippable, and easily assembled buildings. The structure featured an open interior, allowing it to be used for a variety of uses, from barracks to offices to housing.
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Quonset Term Timeline in Julie of the Wolves

The timeline below shows where the term Quonset appears in Julie of the Wolves. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.
Part 2: Miyax, the girl
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...Norton. Pearl leads Julie into an alley, past an old house, and into the giant quonset hut. Julie’s eyes adjust to the dimly lit room, and she sees young people dressed... (full context)
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...Nusan. She looks forward to her free hours when she can meet Pearl at the quonset. Months go by, and Julie continues to correspond with Amy. The more they write, the... (full context)
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One night, Naka won’t stop beating Nusan, so Julie runs to the quonset to look for Pearl. Pearl isn’t there, but Julie sees Russel, the young man who... (full context)