Walk Two Moons | Topics for Discussion & Projects

Walk Two Moons Topics for Discussion

Discuss the times when you had to adjust to new surroundings and make new friends. How did you feel? What did you do?

Compare and contrast the families of Sal Hiddle, Phoebe Winterbottom and Mary Lou Finney. What do you like or dislike about each of them? What strikes you the most about each family?

Discuss Mrs. Winterbottom's actions. What prompted her to leave? What gave her the courage to come back and face her family?

Discuss Mr. Birkway's actions regarding the journals. Was he merely insensitive? What was he trying to accomplish?

Discuss the relationship between Sal's parents. Why did Sal's mother feel such need to compete with his goodness? Describe the undercurrent of tension despite their love for each other. Would her mother have left even without the tragic incident?

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