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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
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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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