White Bird: A Wonder Story

How important is the setting of the fictional French village to the events of the story and the themes that are explored?

What do Sara’s red shoes symbolize? Explain how they help trace Sara’s growth as a character.

Sara and Julien are brought together as friends under unprecedented circumstances. Is it only a shared experience of persecution that serves as foundation for their friendship? What else do they have in common?

How do the choice of quotes and poetry that preface each part provide insight to the events that follow respectively.

How is the slogan “Vive L’Humanité” important in the context of the book? Which characters seem to most echo the “Vive L’Humanité” essence?

Examine the symbol of the wolf and the parallels it draws with perceptions about the Lafleurs. Provide examples from the text to support your answer.

Why does Sara give Vivienne Mademoiselle Petitjean’s scarf as she says goodbye? Why you think she does this? What does the scarf represent?

Trace the white bird’s appearances over the course of the book, elucidating how the idea of freedom is connected to each one. Use passages from the novel to explain your response.