How do economic conditions determine the characters lives?

The Mom (Rose mary) was unemployed due to the economy because there weren't many jobs available for teaching until they moved, especially because her family was in desperate need of money. Rose mary was also affected by "consumer spending" because she has been spending both her and Rex's money on art supplies in order to become a famous artist which has caused her to spend a lot of money on her career. Rosemary was also affected by consumer confidence which has her spending all her money on her art supplies thinking that it will be her way to make a living for her and her family but as Rex repeats which is just a waste of money.

Rosemary and Rex think that making sure their kids are safe and know how to defend themselves out in the world are important to them and believe that's what they should do.

• What experiences do you share with the characters?

• In what ways is your family similar or different from those in the book?

• What did you learn about a character or group of people that you have not personally experienced?

Family

Home

Poverty

Resilience

Responsibility, Self Sufficiency,

Non Conformity

Other

• Give context for your quote. What was happening in the story that made this quote significant? Who was speaking?

• Why did this quote stand out to you?

What recurring patterns (repeated or related words, images, etc.) can you find? What is the effect of these patterns or motifs?

Something that keeps repeating is the family always have to move whether it's running away from paying back money or CPS. I think the effect of the patterns is that it keeps repeating where they will have to move again because they can't pay back any money.

How does repetition of any particular motif reinforce the theme(s)?