111 pages 3 hours read

Sharon M. Draper

Fire from the Rock

Fiction | Book | Middle Grade | Published in 2007

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Essay Topics

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Discuss the meaning of “courage” in this novel. Use examples from at least three different characters.

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How does Sylvia define “community”? What does her community provide for her in this story?

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Discuss the different ways people combat racism in this story. Provide at least three different examples from three different characters. According to the text, which one of these methods seems most effective?

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