Analyzing Themes and Character Development in "Wish" by Barbara O'Connor
Explore the themes of hope and character growth in "Wish," focusing on how hope plays a vital role in the protagonist's journey. Analyze if the character accomplishes their goal and compare the traits of key characters.
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How is hope an important theme in the story "Wish" by Barbara How is hope an important theme in the story "Wish" by Barbara O'Connor? O'Connor? "Wish" by Barbara O'Connor is a book about a young girl named Charlie Reese who goes to live with her grandfather for the summer. One of the important themes in the book is hope. Throughout the book, Charlie learns about the power of hope and how it can help people through difficult times. For example, when Charlie is feeling sad about not being with her mother, her grandfather tells her, "Hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things, and no good thing ever dies." This quote shows how Charlie's grandfather believes that hope is important and can help people when they're feeling down. By the end of the book, Charlie learns that hope can be a source of strength, and she becomes more hopeful about her future.
Did _______________ accomplish his/her goal of __________________? Did _______________ accomplish his/her goal of __________________? Type Response here.
Who is more ____________: _______________ or __________________? Who is more ____________: _______________ or __________________? Type Response here.
Why does ______________________ Why does ______________________ ___________________ in the story? ___________________ in the story? Type Response here.
How does the idea of _________ apply to both ________ and ________? How does the idea of _________ apply to both ________ and ________? Type Response here.
How was _______________ affected by ________________? How was _______________ affected by ________________? Type Response here.
What is one conflict in the story? What is one conflict in the story? Type Response here.
How is the setting important to the story? How is the setting important to the story? Type Response here.
How does the author use foreshadowing in this story? How does the author use foreshadowing in this story? Type Response here.
How is _________________ an important theme in this story? How is _________________ an important theme in this story? Type Response here.
Why is _________ an important theme in this story? Why is _________ an important theme in this story? Type Response here.
Why is _________________ a good title for this piece? Why is _________________ a good title for this piece? Type Response here.
How does ____ change from the beginning of the story to the end of How does ____ change from the beginning of the story to the end of the story? the story? Type Response here.
Which of the _____s would you like to have as a ______________? Which of the _____s would you like to have as a ______________? Type Response here.
What is one conflict that _________ faces? What is one conflict that _________ faces? Type Response here.
Why is _______ important to __________ in the story? Why is _______ important to __________ in the story? Type Response here.
What is one characteristic shared by ____ and _______? What is one characteristic shared by ____ and _______? Type Response here.
Why do you think the author waits until ________ to reveal the truth Why do you think the author waits until ________ to reveal the truth about ______? about ______? Type Response here.
What impact does point of view have in the story? What impact does point of view have in the story? Type Response here.
How does _____ connect the author to ______? How does _____ connect the author to ______? Type Response here.
How have the author's experiences shaped his/her attitude toward How have the author's experiences shaped his/her attitude toward others? others? Type Response here.
How is ___________ affected by _________ in the story? How is ___________ affected by _________ in the story? Type Response here.
What is the major conflict that __________ experiences in the story? What is the major conflict that __________ experiences in the story? Type Response here.
How does the (narrator or) author's attitude toward _____ change over How does the (narrator or) author's attitude toward _____ change over the course of the story? the course of the story? Type Response here.
How is the concept of ______ important in both stories? How is the concept of ______ important in both stories? Type Response here.
What does the ______ symbolize to the main character? What does the ______ symbolize to the main character? Type Response here.
What does ________ learn from ________ in the story? What does ________ learn from ________ in the story? Type Response here.
What is one characteristic that ________ and _______ share in the two What is one characteristic that ________ and _______ share in the two stories? stories? Type Response here.
What does _______ learn from his/her experience with _____ in the What does _______ learn from his/her experience with _____ in the story? story? Type Response here.
Why do you think the narrator/author decided to ____________? Why do you think the narrator/author decided to ____________? Type Response here.
