71 pages • 2 hours read
Eden RobinsonMonkey Beach
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Essay Topics
Monkey Beach shifts settings between the village of Kitamaat, wilderness areas, and cities like Terrace and Vancouver. What specific details distinguish these locations? In what ways do the varying locations relate to key themes in the novel?
Lisa struggles to build lasting friendships among her peers. However, she has strong relationships with family members, including Jimmy, Tab, Ma-ma-oo, and Mick. Choose one of these family relationships. Define what Lisa and her relative have in common, as well as how they are different. Explain why these similarities and differences matter within Monkey Beach.
Lisa’s ability to communicate with spirits is an integral aspect of Monkey Beach. Discuss how various characters throughout the novel perceive her ability differently. How does Lisa’s own perception of her ability change over the course of the novel in relation to how others treat her?
