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The Wishing Tree Study Guide

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by William Faulkner
About 7 pages (1,971 words)
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1. How is the plot of the story based on the elements of a child's birthday party, such as waking up on the special day, having guests for a party, making of a birthday wish, and receiving presents?

What makes this particular birthday special for Dulcie?

2. How is this story about disappointment as well as fulfillment? Why did Faulkner not tell a more optimistic birthday story? Or is the ending more optimistic than it first appears?

3. What gifts does Dulcie receive for her birthday? Does she also receive a new understanding of life as an adult?

4. What kinds of.....

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The Wishing Tree from Beacham's Encyclopedia of Popular Fiction and Beacham's Guide to Literature for Young Adults. ©2005-2006 Thomson Gale, a part of the Thomson Corporation. All rights reserved.

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