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Gary D. SchmidtA modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Characters discuss the conflicts presented by William Shakespeare throughout the novel. As demonstrated in “February,” Shakespeare’s messages are open to interpretation. What does Mrs. Baker’s character teach readers (and Holling) about the human condition? Consider the following questions as you reflect on your analysis:
Teaching Suggestion: For more concrete thinkers who might find indirect characterization especially challenging, teachers might guide students through a character sketch or use character development questions to help analyze Mrs. Baker.
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