Maroo of the Winter Caves - Chapters 13~ 16. The end.

"Maroo and Otak walked with their people along the trail to the winter caves, and the dog trotted beside them."



Now that you are at the end of the novel, it is time to think back upon the story. When we look back at a book and attempt to learn from it, we are doing much more than reading for entertainment, we are reading for a purpose.

Choose one (1) of the three reflection questions below and answer them in a well structured paragraph, completely and thoughtfully.

The minimum expectation is 3 paragraphs.

Please also insert an appropriate graphic (with citation).

1. When we read to discover the purpose, one of the main things we are looking for is the "theme" of the story. The theme is the central idea or message the author wants to communicate. Often the theme has nothing to do with the characters, but rather is a universal thought the author wants the reader to learn.

What do you think the theme of Maroo of the Winter Caves is? Be sure to use examples and evidence from the novel to support your ideas.

2. In a good story, the main character changes or evolves as the novel progresses.

In Maroo of the Winter Caves, how does Maroo change? Be sure to use examples from the book to support your ideas.

3. A symbol in a story is something the author uses to represent something else, usually a big idea like happiness or peace.

In Maroo of the Winter Caves, what do the "winter caves" symbolize?

Graphic Source:
1. "The Thinker" image courtesy of: http://freelyassociating.org/2011/08/reading-on-the-riot-act/the-thinker/