Question

a little nervously, she picked it up. it was soft to the touch—deceptively so. her fingers bruised it, and ruby - colored juice from the apple ran down mrs. whitakers hand.
the kitchen filled—almost imperceptibly, magically—with the smell of summer fruit, of raspberries and peaches and strawberries and red currants. as if from a great way away she heard distant voices raised in song and far music on the air.
\it is one of the apples of the hesperides,\ said galaad, quietly. \one bite from it will heal any illness or wound, no matter how deep; a second bite restores youth and beauty; and a third bite is said to grant eternal life.\
analyze fantasy
annotate: reread paragraphs 126—139. highlight the descriptions of the items galaad offers to mrs. whitaker in exchange for the holy grail.
evaluate: identify the significance of the stone, the egg and the apple. does mrs. whitaker seem to realize the significance of these items? explain.

Explanation:

The stone, egg, and apple are offered as magical items with great power in a fantasy - context. The apple can heal, restore youth, and grant eternal life. There is no clear indication in the provided text if Mrs. Whitaker realizes their significance as her reaction isn't shown.

Answer:

The stone, egg, and apple are magical items with great power. There is no clear indication that Mrs. Whitaker realizes their significance.