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The complete study guide is currently available as a downloadable PDF, RTF, or MS Word DOC file from the PinkMonkey MonkeyNotes download store. The complete study guide contains summaries and notes for all of the chapters; detailed analysis of the themes, plot structure, and characters; important quotations and analysis; detailed analysis of symbolism, motifs, and imagery; a key facts summary; detailed analysis of the use of foreshadowing and irony; a multiple-choice quiz, and suggested book report ideas and essay topics.

PLOT STRUCTURE ANALYSIS

The novel is divided into nineteen chapters chronologically presenting Bud’s search for his father. They are followed by an "Afterword" which explains how the author used his own past to structure his plot.

 

THEMES - THEME ANALYSIS

 

When God Closes One Door, He Opens Another

The first theme is very dominant throughout the tale.
Examples include: Bud being sent to the Amos home where his abusive is a catalyst to send him on the road toward his father; Bugs finding him at the library which leads them to Hooverville; Bud being unable to catch a ride on the train because he slows down to catch the flyer out of the air, and so deciding to walk toward Grand Rapids; Lefty Lewis finding Bud on the road before a white .........

 

AUTHOR’S STYLE

Christopher Paul Curtis writes clearly and plainly on a young person’s reading level. He uses.......

 

RISING ACTION

The rising action begins when Bud is about to be sent from the Home to a foster home. He is nervous and apprehensive about living where the only other child is a twelve year old boy. He has had bad experiences in foster homes, but he doesn’t tell.......

 

FALLING ACTION

After Mr. Calloway and his band learn the truth about Bud’s mother, they all accept him as a part of their family. Miss Thomas warns him that he must have patience with Mr. Calloway and all will be well between them. Bud is..........

 

POINT OF VIEW

The point of view is first person, told from Bud’s viewpoint. This allows the reader to.......

The complete study guide is currently available as a downloadable PDF, RTF, or MS Word DOC file from the PinkMonkey MonkeyNotes download store. The complete study guide contains summaries and notes for all of the chapters; detailed analysis of the themes, plot structure, and characters; important quotations and analysis; detailed analysis of symbolism, motifs, and imagery; a key facts summary; detailed analysis of the use of foreshadowing and irony; a multiple-choice quiz, and suggested book report ideas and essay topics.

 

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