Caddie Woodlawn | Topics for Discussion & Projects

Caddie Woodlawn Topics for Discussion

1. In chapter 3, Caddie feels sad when she thinks about the passenger pigeons flying south. Why? The author uses a specific analogy to get the point across; do you think it is justified? Why or why not?

2. Mr. Woodlawn does not want to accept his inheritance and return to England as a lord. Why not? Do you think his are good reasons?

3. How and why does Caddie's relationship with Hetty change toward the end of the book?

4. Mr. Woodlawn tells Caddie that women should teach men to be kind and loving. Is he right? Should Caddie try to be more like her sister Clara or her cousin Annabelle?

5. In chapter 17, Tom tells Caddie and Warren a story about Pee Wee the farmer that has some familiar elements. What do you think was the source for Tom's...
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