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Five Little Indians
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Essay Topics
Each of the children from the Mission uses strategies in later life to cope with their memories of abuse. Pick two characters and describe their coping mechanisms. Are these effective or ineffective? Why?
What is the meaning of the book’s title? To which characters does it specifically refer?
What role does nature play in healing the characters? Cite evidence from the text to support your answer.
How is Maisie different from the other Mission survivors? Describe her journey using evidence from the text to support your answer.
Explain the concept of assimilation as it relates to the residential school system. In your opinion, was it effective or ineffective?
All of the characters exhibit outbreaks of rage. What triggers these events? How are they related to the Mission experience? Cite evidence from the text to support your answer.
Home is an essential theme in Five Little Indians. Why do you think it is important to the characters? What sorts of problems does its absence create?
Mariah is a traditional Indian healer. Describe her methods. How do these methods help the characters?
Describe Kenny’s method of dealing with his past. Is it helpful or destructive? What alternatives were available to him?
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