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    Journal Entry 1

    ​Did some of David’s teachers “pass the buck”, so-to-speak, by making David go back home?  Even though some may have known that David may have potentially been a victim of abuse, did they respond appropriately?  Give examples of some of the characters from Chapter 1 – tell if they responded correctly or not.  Explain what you think and why by using examples from the book.

    Journal Entry 2

    ​David referred to his family as “the Brady Bunch of the 1960’s”.  What did he mean by that?  What things did he describe in this chapter that would be characteristic of a “Brady Bunch” family?  What things would you add to his descriptions? 

    Journal Entry 3

    ​What do you think is going on with David’s mother? Give examples from the story to prove your point.

    Journal Entry 4

    What role do you think David’s father plays in the whole situation?  Do you think he is the person primarily responsible for David’s abuse?  What role do you think a father in this type of situation should play?

    Journal 5

    What do you think are the basic necessities in life?  For David, the basic necessity of food was denied.  What things could you not live without?  Explain why you wouldn’t be able to live without these things, and what you could do to compensate for not having these basic things.

    Journal 6

    ​What do David’s flashbacks symbolize? Explain by giving examples of some of David’s flashbacks. 

    Journal 7

    ​In the fall of 1972, Dave is about to enter fifth grade and his mother seems to deteriorate further.  It seems as if he has abandoned hope. He no longer believes in God.  What would you say to David at this point?

    Extra Credit Journal 

    ​What theme is apparent throughout the novel?  Give examples of how this theme was brought out throughout the novel.