Zora and Me

Carrie is a dynamic character who changes as the narrative progresses. In your own words, explain who Carrie is at the beginning of the story and who she is by the end. How and why does she change? What is the significance of these changes?

Do your own research into the life and works of Zora Neale Hurston. How does the real person compare with the fictional character in Zora and Me? What similarities do you notice? Are there any major differences?

Compare and contrast Zora and Me with another work with similar themes. Some options could include The Lions of Little Rock by Kristin Levine, Ruth and the Green Book by Calvin Alexander Ramsey, or Passing by Nella Larsen (for older readers). What themes and/or ideas do the works share in common? How do they differ in their handling of these themes?