72 pages • 2 hours read
Lois LowryNumber the Stars
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1989A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides that feature detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, quotes, and essay topics.
Essay Topics
1.
What is the significance of the chapter titles? Why might Lowry have chosen these phrases for special emphasis?
2.
What is the significance of the phrase “number the stars” in the context of the novel? Use examples from the text to develop your argument.
3.
Compare and contrast Annemarie and Ellen. How does the reader's understanding of these characters change throughout the novel? What does this show us about the book's themes?
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