Blackbird House

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2004

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Before You Read

Summary

Background

Chapter Summaries & Analyses

Chapters 1-2

Chapters 3-4

Chapters 5-6

Chapters 7-8

Chapters 9-10

Chapters 11-12

Character Analysis

Themes

Symbols & Motifs

Important Quotes

Essay Topics

Tools

Discussion Questions

Essay Topics

Isaac Hadley is a minor character in “The Edge of the World.” However, many argue that his presence is vital to the entire novel. To what extent do you agree with this? Use evidence from one or more chapters to support your thinking.

Blackbird House is rife with symbolism. Consider a symbol not mentioned in this guide and explore what concept or idea it represents. Use evidence from multiple chapters to support your thinking.

Each chapter in this text has a title. Choose two chapter titles and analyze their significance, exploring connections to themes, characterization, and/or symbolism. Use evidence from each of those chapters to support your thinking.