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Free Study Guide for The Prince of Tides by Pat Conroy

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CHAPTER 17


Summary

When Benji Washington entered Colleton High School, the majority of the students were not happy. No one sat near Benji and there were rumors of students that had chains or a gun.

Savannah was different than the other students. She sat next to Benji in class and introduced herself. She told Tom to come sit next to him too. Tom was reluctant at first, but.........


Notes

This chapter illustrates the nature of the three Wingo children yet again: Savannah challenges the norm for what she believes is right, Luke is brave and a leader, Tom is cautious and adheres to the status quo. The three uphold their roles in this chapter.

Tom is able to fight Oscar because he believes it is his duty to defend his sister’s honor and he does not want to appear cowardly. However, unlike his..........


CHAPTER 18

Summary

This chapter takes place in September of 1961. Tom says it was the best shrimping season his father had seen since 1956. Savannah was a cheerleader and Tom and Luke played football. Tom and Luke were the co-captains of the team. They were all seniors at Colleton High School.

One night Colleton played a football game against North Charleston. By this time, the guys on the team had gotten used to Benji and........


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This chapter begins with an ironic foreshadowing. September, 1961 appears to be the most idyllic period for the Wingo family; however, Tom tells us it will be the year in which the worst day of their lives will occur.

Luke’s speech to his team us yet another example of how he is a natural leader. He and Tom are both captains of the team, but it is...........

 

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