Praisesong for the Widow Summary
Paule Marshall

Everything you need to understand or teach Praisesong for the Widow by Paule Marshall.

  • Praisesong for the Widow Summary & Study Guide
  • 1 Encyclopedia Article
  • ...and more
  • 30 Praisesong for the Widow Lessons
  • 20 Activities
  • 180 Multiple Choice Questions
  • 60 Short Essay Questions
  • 20 Essay Questions
  • Pre-Made Tests and Quizzes
  • ...and more

Praisesong for the Widow Summary

"Praisesong for the Widow" tells the story of Avey (short for Avatara) Johnson from childhood through early widowhood in the form of flashbacks while she is on a Caribbean cruise with friends. The friends know Avey only as the conservative wife of a successful business man. That knowledge and their commitment to their itinerary make it all the more startling when Avey, beset by stomach pain she cannot explain, elects to...

(read more from the Study Guide)

Study Pack

The Praisesong for the Widow Study Pack contains:

Praisesong for the Widow Study Guide

Lesson Plan

Praisesong for the Widow Lesson Plans contain 134 pages of teaching material, including: