47 pages 1 hour read

Jean Craighead George

Frightful's Mountain

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1999

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Essay Topics

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In what ways does George create tension, excitement, and drama in the novel? How do these contribute to its themes and to the reader’s engagement with them?

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How does the novel’s point of view both contribute to and shape themes such as The Beauty and Wonder of Nature and The Balance of Nature?

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What does the novel impart about human intervention in nature? What are the pros and cons? Think about the motif of The Connection Between Humans and Animals as you form your answer.