The Red Umbrella

70 pages2-hour read

Fiction

Novel

Middle Grade

Published in 2010

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Chapters 1-4
Chapters 5-8
Chapters 9-12
Chapters 13-16
Chapters 17-20
Chapters 21-24
Chapters 25-29
Chapters 30-33
Chapters 34-37
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Essay Topics

Analyze how the chapter titles affect the narrative and the reader’s understanding of it. How does the US perspective of the Cuban revolution conflict with or reinforce Lucia’s understanding of what is happening in Cuba?

Consider how Lucia’s idea of home and family changes through the novel. Write an essay that explores the evolution of her ideas.

The way politics affects relationships is a recurring theme in The Red Umbrella. Many relationships are torn apart because of opposing political beliefs. Explore this theme by identifying and analyzing several examples of characters who are impacted by political divisions.