Lyddie Questions on The Bear

Lyddie

In Lyddie, symbolism is used to convey deeper meanings. The bear symbolizes the hardships and fears Lyddie faces, while the factory represents both opportunity and oppression. The loom symbolizes...

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Lyddie

When Lyddie says "the bear had won," she refers to how the bear's intrusion symbolized the start of her family's disintegration. Her mother saw the bear as a divine sign and left the farm, separating...

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Lyddie

Lyddie compares the factory looms and Mr. Marsden to a bear as a metaphor for her strength and resilience. The bear symbolizes the fear and challenges she faces, similar to the bear she confronted at...

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Lyddie

The word "bear" appears 39 times in the book, symbolizing a pivotal event in Lyddie's life. The bear's intrusion into Lyddie's home sets off a chain of events leading to her family's separation. It...

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