Topics for Further Study
- Imagine you are Bone and you have just completed writing this book. You wish to reach out to Anney to express your feelings about your past and your feelings towards her. Compose a letter addressed to Anney.
- Many people perceive the Boatwrights as worthless and lazy. What positive qualities do the Boatwrights exhibit? Write a few paragraphs refuting the notion that the Boatwrights are merely poor, white trash.
- Research the impact of child abuse on both the victims and their family members. After completing your research, evaluate whether Bone and Anney are portrayed as realistic characters.
- Counselors frequently use creative methods, such as art therapy, to assist their patients in recovering from sexual and physical abuse trauma. What type of art do you think Bone would create to express her feelings about her past experiences? Describe what one of Bone's artworks might look like.
- Bone narrates her story several years later, at a minimum age of seventeen. Based on Bone's voice, insights, and wisdom, how old do you believe she is when recounting her story? Provide an explanation for your answer.
- Write a brief paper discussing why Bone might have chosen to share her story and what she aims to achieve by doing so.
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