83 pages • 2 hours read
Jacqueline WoodsonHush
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2000A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Essay Topics
Comment on the title of the novel—Hush. What are the different kinds of silence it signifies in the context of the story?
Compare and contrast Toswiah (Evie) and Cameron (Anna). How do their responses to challenge differ, and how does this speak to their personalities? How do their responses mirror those of their parents?
The Rocky Mountains are a recurring symbol in the novel. Trace their appearances to illustrate what they signify.
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