80 pages • 2 hours read
Barbara O'ConnorHow to Steal a Dog
Barbara O'ConnorFiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2007A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Essay Topics
Discuss O’Connor’s depiction of the American South. With close reference to this text and others you might be familiar with, to what extent has she written a typically Southern novel?
What kind of character is Georgina’s best friend, Luanne Godfrey? How does Georgina’s attitude to Luanne determine her outlook and actions?
Discuss the symbolism of homes in O’Connor’s novel. What are the different types of homes featured and how does O’Connor show that a character’s attitude toward home reflects their attitude toward life?
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