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Essay Topic 1

How does Laird demonstrate the effects of being raised by such a strict and joyless aunt on Zorrie in the early part of the novel? Write an essay explaining your answers.

Essay Topic 2

How does Laird use examples of Zorrie's work ethic to help develop her character in the novel's early stages? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

How does Laird treat the themes of hardship and struggle throughout the novel? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 4

What does Mr. Thomas's kindness and care mean to Zorrie at a time, in Part I of the novel, when she is essentially homeless and very vulnerable? How does Laird communicate the meaning of Mr. Thomas's actions towards Zorrie to the reader? Write...

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