104 pages 3 hours read

Elizabeth George Speare

The Bronze Bow

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1961

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Essay Topics

1.

Throughout the story, the bronze bow is a source of motivation for Daniel and his boys as they fight for God’s victory. What kind of strength is God instilling in them? What impossible thing is their bow of bronze? Is it the same for each character? Explain. 

2.

Daniel, Joel, and Malthace’s vow forges a bond of strength and trust between the three. Their common goal, passion, and shared burdens make their struggle for victory easier. Why else is their bond important? In what ways does this bond help the three protagonists in their personal lives? How is this bond critical in resolving Daniel’s internal conflict?

3.

What is the importance of Samson in Daniel’s journey to accepting love? What does Samson teach Daniel about love?