Christy is inspired by the story of Catherine Marshall’s mother Leonora’s experience of volunteering at a mission school in Appalachia. In real life, Leonora married the pastor of the mission. What impact does this change have on the story and its themes?

Compare Christy to the sub-genre of Christian missionary memoir. What are the key similarities and differences in terms of themes, narrative style, and the portrayal of missionary experiences? Use specific examples from the text to support your response.

Compare Christy to the sub-genre of coming-of-age novels. What similarities and differences can you identify in terms of themes, character development, and narrative structure? Use specific examples from the text to support your response.