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The Things She's Seen
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Essay Topics
Why do the authors tell Catching’s story in verse form?
How does Beth change and grow throughout the novel? Identify at least three characters that help her to undergo these changes, and explain how Beth succeeds at Finding a Voice through Storytelling.
Contrast Michael’s sense of justice with that of the other police officers featured in the novel. How does his ethical stance reflect his desire to counteract The Impact of Colonialism in Australia?
Identify at least three different ways in which The Things She’s Seen portrays The Impact of Colonialism in Australia. According to the authors’ portrayal, how do Aboriginal people react to ongoing oppression?
Identify at least three different characters who rely upon their culture, community, and personal relationships to overcome adversity. Are any of these characters also hampered by these connections? If so, how?
How does Catching’s story enhance Beth’s understanding of the world? What message does this convey?
How are Aboriginal culture and values reflected in the novel’s plot, symbolism, characterizations, and themes?
Which aspects of the plot utilize conventional elements of the mystery genre, such as tension and suspense, clues, misdirection, and red herrings? How do the more unusual features of the story, such as the dual narrators and supernatural elements, affect the categorization of the novel as part of the mystery genre?
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