On the Rooftop Summary
Margaret Wilkerson Sexton

Everything you need to understand or teach On the Rooftop by Margaret Wilkerson Sexton.

  • On the Rooftop Summary & Study Guide
  • 30 On the Rooftop Lessons
  • 20 Activities
  • 180 Multiple Choice Questions
  • 60 Short Essay Questions
  • 20 Essay Questions
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On the Rooftop Overview

In Margaret Wilkerson Sexton's novel On the Rooftop, Vivian has invested years of her life in her daughters' singing group, the Salvations. She believes that her girls, Ruth, Esther, and Chloe, share her dreams for their success in show business. However, when the sisters begin to vocalize their desires for a life outside of Vivian's hopes and expectations, the family dynamic begins to fracture. Set in 1953 San Francisco, the novel is backgrounded by early gentrification efforts in the characters' neighborhood. The novel explores themes including change, autonomy, and hope. 

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