Sweet Whispers, Brother Rush | Essay & Project Ideas

Sweet Whispers, Brother Rush Ideas for Reports and Papers

1. Read a classic for children that could be classified as a fantasy. Compare and contrast the literary elements with those found in Sweet Whispers, Brother Rush.

2. Since Hamilton is writing for young adults, is she too explicit in her description of child abuse, of mental retardation, and of sex? Defend your answer.

3. Read another novel by Hamilton and compare her use of fantasy in Sweet Whispers, Brother Rush with your selected text.

4. Author and critic Katherine Paterson claims that "Miss Hamilton has taken ideas that occur repeatedly in books for the young and bathed them in her unique black light". Use evidence from Sweet Whispers, Brother Rush to support this evaluation.

5. When Hamilton was nominated for the Hans Christian Andersen Award, she was praised for her "insight into the human experience". Read another novel by Hamilton and...
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