Throughout the novel, Patty cannot go to the police, or to anyone else in her religion. Why not? What would be the consequences of this? Does Patty have a chance to escape? If so, where? Why does she not take this chance?

Discuss the theme of failure of family in the novel Burned by Ellen Hopkins. What is the failure of family? Why is this important? How does it affect Patty, and her siblings?

Patty enjoys a wonderful relationship with her Aunt Jeanette. What is this relationship like in comparison to Patty's relationship with her father? How does the relationship with Aunt Jeanette help Patty?

Discuss the theme of love in the novel Burned by Ellen Hopkins. What is love like between Patty and her father? What is love like between Patty and her Aunt Jeanette? What is love like between Patty and Ethan...