51 pages • 1 hour read
Ben PhilippeCharming as a Verb
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2020A 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
What is the significance of the title of the novel?
What is the symbolism of Henri’s “Smile”? What does it signify, and what are the ripple effects of this symbol?
Paraphrase what Henri and his father mean by the Haltiwanger Hunger. What does it reveal about Henri’s family dynamics? What is the larger message Philippe is communicating about the immigrant mindset in America?
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