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The Barren Grounds
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By the time she is 13, Morgan has lived in eight different foster homes. What detriments did this have on Morgan’s character? Did she benefit at all from being in the foster care system?
In a dream, Morgan’s mother tells her to remember who she is. How does Morgan remember who she is, and how does she change throughout the story so that she can ultimately say, “I know who I am” (218)?
Morgan calls Katie and James “white saviors” a few times. Define the term “white saviors” and explain how it fits Katie and James. How do their attitude and behaviors affect Morgan? Do they change how they interact with Morgan based on her reactions?
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