“White Oleander” by Janet Fitch

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Reading Journals Prompt on the book “White Oleander” by Janet Fitch:
Read Chapter 11 through Chapter 32. After reading the assigned chapters prepare to write one full page for each part, for a total of 3 full pages.
Part 1: Read Chapters 11 through Chapter 16 (pages 136 through 204). After you read these chapters answer the following questions in one full page. Question 1: Before the social services agency takes Astrid away she packs a few of her mother’s possessions to take with her. What is the significance of the folding knife? Question 2: What is the significance of the Kimono? Question 3: What other symbols appear in these chapters? Question 4: What sentences in the book are particularly good for you? Aha movements? Why?
Part 2: Read Chapters 17 through Chapters 23 (pages 205 through 321). After you read these chapters answer the following questions in one full page. Question 1: Why do you think Astrid so often found herself in the position of a caregiver to Starr’s children, to Marvel’s children, and to Claire when in fact Astrid was so deeply in need of care for herself? Question 2: Find some quotes that illustrate that Astrid is the caregiver and explain them. Question 3: Do you relate to this experience or do you know someone who doe? If so explain?
Part 3: Read Chapters 24 through Chapters 32 (pages 322 through 446). After you read these chapters answer the following questions in one full page. Question 1: Write about your own reflections on the book for example what were some of the themes that you identified? Question 2: What social criticism could you see reflected in the author’s depiction of the foster care system? Question 3: What were your favorite moments in the novel?
Reading Journal Requirements: Times New Roman Font, 1 inch margins all around. 3 full pages.
Notes from me the Student: The book is “White Oleander” by Janet Fitch, its the Mti edition and the ISBN-10: 0316284955.