The following link will take you to a website that is loaded with information on the topic of captivity novels. What I find interesting is the fact that “captivity narratives” as a genre is mostly attributed to North American settings during colonial times. In addition, the main characters are almost always female and Native Americans [...]
Entries from October 2008
October 13, 2008
Paganism?
What do you think about Lucy’s and Naduah’s discussions about religion? Is Lucy beginning to question her own beliefs? Why or why not? (Support your thoughts with passages from the text) What do you think about Naduah’s compliance with reciting biblical Psalms? Do you think that Naduah is beginning to doubt her beliefs? Why or [...]
October 7, 2008
Where The Broken Heart Still Beats — Mega Challenge #1
Discuss your feelings for Naduah and Lucy. What makes each of them “kind or good or sympathetic” characters. What makes them “unkind, unsympathetic, cruel” characters. Because this is a “discussion” you must post your own thoughts as well as respond to others.
