44 pages • 1 hour read
Adam GidwitzA Tale Dark and Grimm
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2010A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Essay Topics
How does the narrator impact the reading experience of A Tale Dark and Grimm? What does the narrator add that the story would have otherwise lacked? How does the narrator impact the tone?
Does the novel present “under-standing” as Johannes defines it as a healthy way to approach relationships? Why or why not? Does “under-standing” promote positivity or harm? Use examples from the text to support your argument.
Examine the tales in A Tale Dark and Grimm. Select one element from each of the Grimm fairy tales Gidwitz uses and explain why it is still relevant for a modern-day audience. What gives them a timeless quality?
