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The theme in Chapter 1 of Briar Rose is storytelling, and in particular,...

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 19:16:04 PST

The theme in Chapter 1 of Briar Rose is storytelling, and in particular, the telling of fairy tales. Although Chapter 1 is short, comprising only two pages, the author clearly establishes that storytelling is going to be an important theme in the book. From the very first sentence, when Shana begs Gemma to "tell your story again", the reader gets the sense that storytelling will be a central theme as the narrative unfolds. Storytelling is...

During the book of Briar Rose by Jane Yolen what does the author wants...

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 09:56:18 PST

During the book of Briar Rose by Jane Yolen what does the author wants us to learn or know after reading the book?

What is the theme for Chapter 1 in Briar Rose?

Sat, 8 Aug 2009 23:50:24 PST

What is the theme for Chapter 1 in Briar Rose?

thanks for the help, but i think you do the plot for another book.

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 21:57:07 PST

thanks for the help, but i think you do the plot for another book.

After wishing desperately for a child, a king and queen are granted...

Fri, 3 Jul 2009 13:58:51 PST

After wishing desperately for a child, a king and queen are granted their wish, and the queen gives birth to a baby girl. Of the thirteen fairies in the king's realm, the king only invites twelve to celebrate because he only has twelve golden plates to give them, causing the thirteenth fairy to show up, enraged, and place a curse on the baby. The curse is that the little girl will prick her finger on a spindle when she is fifteen years old,...

what is a 6-8 sentence plot on briar rose?

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 15:49:51 PST

what is a 6-8 sentence plot on briar rose?

Briar Rose quote by Magda-"But its better to be fully awake, don't you...

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 22:03:46 PST

Briar Rose quote by Magda-"But its better to be fully awake, don't you think?" I have to explain it..not sure?

In Briar Rose how is gemma like the princess from the fairy tale?

Sun, 26 Oct 2008 17:22:10 PST

In Briar Rose how is gemma like the princess from the fairy tale?

In "Briar Rose," Rebecca Berlin distinguishes herself as...

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 05:19:54 PST

In "Briar Rose," Rebecca Berlin distinguishes herself as heroic and genuinely sincere about finding out about her grandmother's past. Even though her sisters don't understand why Becca is so consumed with this quest and promise she made to her dying grandmother.The grandmother, Gemma is the representation of true innocence and goodness, even as she is in the last days of her life, she and Becca have a loving relationship. Becca...

Discuss and justify themes in "Briar Rose".

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 02:39:32 PST

I've chosen heroism, innocence and goodness. Could anyone help me with this? im studying the novel briar rose by Jane Yolen.

Becca and Gemma Berlin are the main characters in Briar Rose. Becca is...

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:58:50 PST

Becca and Gemma Berlin are the main characters in Briar Rose. Becca is Gemma's granddaughter. Gemma's past is unknown and while Becca's mother and sisters do not care about Gemma or her past, Becca finds the mystery intriguing. When Gemma dies, Becca is driven to find out what she can of Gemma's life. Gemma had always told the story of "Sleeping Beauty" and had claimed that she herself was "Briar Rose." Becca's...

Who are Gemma and Becca Berlin in the novel "Briar Rose"?

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:52:44 PST

Who are Gemma and Becca Berlin in the novel "Briar Rose"?

There are several settings to this story because of the flashback...

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:10:59 PST

There are several settings to this story because of the flashback technique that the author uses to heighten the emotional impact of Gemma's story. The story begins in present day Massachusetts where Gemma is dying in a nursing home. The story concerns Gemma's granddaughter's, Becca, search for Gemma's mysterious past the finding of which appear in flashbacks to Gemma's life. Becca's search takes her to modern day Chelmo, Poland learn of...

What is the setting of "Briar Rose" and how does it affect...

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 09:49:59 PST

What is the setting of "Briar Rose" and how does it affect the story?

The two central characters in "Briar Rose" are Rebecca Berlin...

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 14:58:59 PST

The two central characters in "Briar Rose" are Rebecca Berlin and her grandmother on her mother's side, Gemma. The other three seem to be Magda Bronski, Father Stashu and Josef Potocki, but there is one more, Stan, Becca's love interest. "Becca's true emotional support is Stan, her editor at the Advocate, an alternative newspaper." "Better developed are the characters in Poland, who underscore issues of unresolved...

Who are five of the most important characters (in detail) in...

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 11:27:33 PST

Who are five of the most important characters (in detail) in "Briar Rose"?

It has been a while since I have read this book, but I truly love it. ...

Sat, 7 Jun 2008 13:14:18 PST

It has been a while since I have read this book, but I truly love it. I think major events that lead to the climax are Gemma's deathbed confession that the stories are true, Stan's decision to help Becca track down the truth, the discovery of someone who recognizes Gemma and sends Becca to Chelmo and finally the meeting with Joseph Potocki who tells Becca the true story of her grandmother.

No, Josef is not Becca's grandfather. He is a very important character,...

Wed, 21 May 2008 16:20:35 PST

No, Josef is not Becca's grandfather. He is a very important character, however, because he fills in the blanks in what Becca knows about her grandmother's life.Josef is a homosexual who was targeted for the concentration camps by the Nazis because of his sexual orientation. He meets Gemma at the camp called Chelmno, where he witnesses people being gassed to death. Gemma was one of those victims, but Josef revived her with CPR. It is this act...

In the novel "Briar Rose," is Josef Becca's grandfather?

Wed, 21 May 2008 11:17:00 PST

In the novel "Briar Rose," is Josef Becca's grandfather?

What are 3 major events that led to the climax of "Briar Rose"...

Sun, 18 May 2008 17:10:24 PST

What are 3 major events that led to the climax of "Briar Rose" by Jane Yolen?