61 pages • 2 hours read
Lois LowryThe Silent Boy
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2003A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Essay Topics
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What kinds of prejudice are explored in The Silent Boy? How does prejudice impact Jacob’s life?
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How are gender roles portrayed in The Silent Boy? Is there a difference in gender roles based on class, or are all boys and girls subjected to the same standards?
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What is it about Katy and Jacob’s friendship that leaves her feeling so haunted? Why does he make such an impression on her?
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