46 pages • 1 hour read
Jean Van LeeuwenBound For Oregon
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1994A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Essay Topics
Why is Mary Ellen Todd so reluctant to leave Arkansas? Do her perspectives on these settings change over the course of the novel, and if so, why?
How does Abbott Todd’s character act as an archetypal guide throughout the Todds’ journey west? Consider his relationship with each of his family members and the ways that he interacts with other settlers and pioneers.
In what ways does fear affect Mary Ellen’s heart and mind? What sorts of things is she afraid of? Does she learn to face her fears? How does she try to become braver?
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