Discuss how a person’s adult character is formed by both beautiful and ugly childhood experiences. Illustrate with specific examples from the book. Discuss child and adolescent development, including such issues as race, emotional development, and the difficulty of self-examination and exhuming painful memories.
Maya and Bailey are near-orphans. Discuss this idea, using examples from the text to show how they are abandoned several times. Schools, Achievement, and Work: What kind of student is Maya? Prove your answer with examples from the book. Why does Maya fight for the job of conductor? How did her fight compare with the […]