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1) From what point of view is the story told?
The story is narrated by Isabel. The book always possesses her thoughts and actions. If it were an omniscient it would have told us what madam was thinking when she slapped Isabel, or when Curzon fights on the battlefield.That is why it is from Isabel’s perspective.
2) How do the characters change during the story? Why?
A lot of the characters change during the story. Some of them are Curzon and Isabel.Curzon at the beginning was a very quiet, trying to help without anyone noticing kind of guy. Then he started to say his opinions quietly and still help people. Finally, he grew into his shell and became a rebel like he was talking about, very loud about his opinions, and still nice as can be.Isabel started out as a very nice homesick girl and very obedient.Then, she turned into a loud,brave,courteous, and an outspoken girl.That is how characters change during this story.
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3) What part of the story did you like best? Why?
My favorite part of this book was when Isabel sang Ruth the lullaby. I loved it because it taught me Isabel’s true amount of love trying to make Ruth happy with nothing but a voice. It was very heartwarming to read in a book about a girl’s cruel and ugly world.It also made me think Isabel wasn’t selfish or mean to her sister.That was my favorite part of the book and why.
4) What would you change in the story?
I would change the fact that the heir to the house in Rhode Island was mean to them and didn’t let Isabel “see” her mother our give their old mistress a proper burial I would change that because it was cruel, and wouldn’t affect the story. Also,the time where Madame’s friend tells her she saw Isabel talking to a rebelI I would change that because, it only made Madame more angry and gave her less respect if she even had some .That's what I would change if I were the writer.
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5) Where do you think the author got the idea for the study?
I think the author got the story from reading some revolutionary fiction books. Some of those books may have been Hatchet, or Sophia’s war.She could’ve read the book and then thought about making one herself . She also could have dreamt about it.That’s how I think she found an idea.
6) Are there any characters that could be removed without affecting the story? If so, who are they?
Yes, some characters could be removed without affecting the story.Some include Grandfather and Gold Buttons. Grandfather just helps Isabell get water and talk about the King. Gold Buttons is just a greedy loyalist who is in it for the money, but runs away.Those are some characters that could be removed and why.
