The Silver Sword Essay & Project Ideas

Ian Serraillier
This Study Guide consists of approximately 9 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of The Silver Sword.

The Silver Sword Essay & Project Ideas

Ian Serraillier
This Study Guide consists of approximately 9 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of The Silver Sword.
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1. The Silver Sword is set in Poland and Germany during and just after World War II. The author includes much description of the damage the war has done to the two countries. What effect do these descriptions have on the story?

2. Ruth, Edek, and Jan must all try to act like adults when their parents are no longer around to take care of them.

Where in the story do you see signs of how they are growing up? What adult qualities do they display?

3. Read the autobiographical book Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl, written by a girl hiding from the Nazis with her family. How do Anne's experiences compare with those of the children in The Silver Sword? Why do you think Serraillier gave his book a happy ending? Do you feel that the ending of The...

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This section contains 277 words
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