City Of Ember Ch. 12-15

This answer suggests that Lina and Doon had a difficult time figuring out how to use candles and matches because they have never seen or used them before. This implies that they are unfamiliar with these objects and lack experience in using them.

In this sentence, the word "decipher" means to figure out or decode. The context suggests that the father would have enthusiastically joined in and assisted in understanding or making sense of the instructions. Therefore, "decipher" in this sentence means to interpret or understand the instructions.

Lina and Doon discovered that the Mayor had stored food for himself that the people of Ember should have known about. This suggests that the Mayor was hoarding resources for his own benefit, while the rest of the population suffered from scarcity. This revelation highlights the Mayor's selfishness and disregard for the well-being of the community he was supposed to lead. It also implies a potential abuse of power and a betrayal of trust towards the citizens of Ember.

After getting off work early on the Song Rehearsal Day, Lina and Doon went down into Pipeworks.

Doon was feeling fearful and apprehensive when the guards saw Lina running because he knew that Lina was breaking the rules by being out past curfew. He was worried about the consequences they would face if they were caught, and he felt anxious about the possibility of getting caught by the guards.

Egress means exit. In this context, it refers to the act of leaving or exiting the city.

The evidence from the text that supports the claim that Doon wanted to be famous and known throughout Ember as the one who saved the city is the statement, "He wanted to shout out to his father We've found the way out! But he held himself in for the sake of his moment of glory." This shows that Doon had the desire to announce their discovery and be recognized for it, but he restrained himself in order to build up anticipation and create a more dramatic moment for himself.

Clary's statement suggests that the darkness in Ember is not just a physical absence of light, but also a metaphorical darkness within the people. This implies that the actions and behavior of the people are negatively impacting Ember and its well-being. They are engaging in activities that are harmful and not beneficial for the city. This could include actions like hoarding supplies or engaging in illegal activities, which are contributing to the worsening state of Ember.

When Lina went to the chief guard to report the Mayor's theft, the action had the effect of making Doon and her become targets of the guards. Instead of being honored or believed, they were now being hunted by the guards. This suggests that the guards were protecting the Mayor and did not want anyone to expose his wrongdoing.

Doon didn't tell his father what was going on because he wanted to be the one to save Ember.