Jacob Have I Loved | Resources

Jacob Have I Loved For Further Reference

Bell, Anthea. "A Case of Commitment."

Signal 38 (May 1982): 73-81. An excellent critical overview of Paterson's work, emphasizing the influence of her religious beliefs.

Goforth, Caroline R. "The Role of the Island in Jacob Have I Loved."

Children's Literature Association Quarterly 9 (Winter 1984-1985): 176178. Examines Louise's symbolic relationship with Rass Island, and shows the island to be a refuge, limitation, and source of danger.

Haskell, Ann. "Talk with a Winner." New York Times Book Review (April 26, 1981): 52, 67. This short biographical portrait of Paterson includes critical commentary on Jacob Have I Loved.

Huse, Nancy. "Katherine Paterson's Ultimate Realism." Children's Literature Association Quarterly 9 (Fall 1984): 99-101. Huse shows how Paterson's novels "combine the accuracy and literal truthfulness expected of realism with another kind of power usually associated with ethics and religion."

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