Theme of Growing Up in Crow Lake Chapters 16-20
In chapters 16-20 of Crow Lake, Kate's focus on education and relationships unfolds, showcasing themes of growing up, changing dynamics, and the impact on the environment. The narrative delves into sacrifices, realities, and the interconnectedness of life, highlighting Kate's journey of self-discovery and evolving relationships.
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Crow Lake CHAPTERS 16-20 INFORMATION CHAPTER SUMMARIES THEME OF GROWING UP KATE S RELATIONSHIPS S. WILSON ENG4C SPRING 2016
Crow Lake CHAPTER SUMMARIES CHAPTERS 16-20 INFORMATION Chapter 16 (Mid-Past and Present) Chapter 17 (Takes Place in the Past) Chapter 18(Takes Places in the Past) Kate focuses on education and pushes away family In university, Kate goes home less and less Study of impact people have on environment connects to novel s characters Kate explains interest in ecology studying pollution Kate and Daniel meet: the love I felt for Daniel was quite different from anything I had felt before (193) Kate started returning home for visits Kate tries to find Simon a gift (Minor) incident in lecture hall as Kate struggles with a memory while teaching Kate s poor teaching a betrayal to Matt Assumption that Pye family not doing well as winter ends Pyes not seen around town during winter. Laurie not at school since October. Matt/Luke return to work in Spring. All seems fine Warning signs and concerned people, but whatever it was it wasn t enough (203) Life looking up for Morrison family Matt back at school; Luke working as a janitor Luke s refusal to consider failure made things pay off Mrs. Stanovichtakes care of girls, allowing Luke and Matt to work Laurie leaves Pye home Pyefamily lays low. Matt and Luke still working on farm Insults from Calvin: Pathetic. Useless as a girl. Hadn t learned one goddamn thing about farming. Didn t try. Dumb as a goddamn bullock. Laurie: I must ve got it from you. (215) Laurie stands up to his father and this is why he runs Kate: Lives running parallel, (paths never cross) but nobody realized that everything was actually coming together.
Crow Lake CHAPTER SUMMARIES CHAPTERS 16-20 INFORMATION Chapter 20 (Takes Place in the Present) Chapter 19 (Takes Place in the Past) Matt and Kate s last visit to ponds. Frogs mating. Purpose of life is to reproduce Pyefamily gradually returned to normal. Matt still works with Calvin Nobody seemed to think too much about Laurie Kate and Bo celebrate birthdays. Mrs. Stanovichbakes cakes. Kate makes friends. Idea of effort and work will be rewarded. Makes Kate think about Pyefamily ideal world Luke no longer works for Calvin Pye, leaving just Matt Kate realizes Matt must leave for school Kate and Daniel leave Toronto for Crow Lake Kate has a positive experience as a teacher immediately before, counseling a student. Student has similar situation to Morrisons. Everyone has to grow up, but not everyone has to grow apart. This is a conflict for Kate because she now feels apart from Matt, whom she loves more than anyone else
Crow Lake CHAPTERS 16-20 INFORMATION THE THEME OF GROWING UP These chapters are about growing up. Realization that life and relationships change Need to make sacrifices in order for life to work out Importance of realities, like making money Standing up for what you believe in All of this growing up and learning lessons revolves around Kate There are a number of lessons in these chapters, too. The impact we have on our environment or the impact the environment has on us Hindsight How people are more connected than we might realize The purpose of life Growing up and growing apart
Crow Lake CHAPTERS 16-20 INFORMATION KATE S CHARACTER Consider Kate s character in these chapters and the novel as a whole. There are quite a few important plot and conflict pieces that happen, and they all affect her in different ways. Kate Relationship with Matt/Luke Relationship with Daniel Relationship as Teacher Relationship with Others Observations of Pye Family (Especially Laurie and Marie) Improved communication Love Honouring Luke Struggling with Connections to Students Bringing him into family Growing realization of how world works Worry Separation Bad Lecture Incident Helping Student Incident (Fiona)
Crow Lake CHAPTERS 13-15 INFORMATION THEMES There are only four chapters left in the novel, and there are a number of plot/conflict issues that need to come together and become resolved. At this point, how have the central themes in the novel developed? Tragedy Family Isolation Growing Up Relationships Are there any other possible themes in Crow Lake?
