Ungifted

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2012

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Chapter Summaries & Analyses

Chapters 1-3

Chapters 4-6

Chapters 7-11

Chapters 12-15

Chapters 16-19

Chapters 20-27

Chapters 28-31

Character Analysis

Themes

Symbols & Motifs

Important Quotes

Essay Topics

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Discussion Questions

Essay Topics

Discuss the significance of the Atlas statue to the novel’s theme of unpredictability.

Donovan, Chloe, and Dr. Osborne each narrate their experiences of Donovan’s first day at ASD. What do multiple perspectives of the same event enable for a reader’s understanding? Explore using specific examples from the text.

Donovan mentions his ancestor, James Donovan, who survived the sinking of the Titanic, several times throughout the novel. What does James represent for Donovan, and what does his story communicate about the value of unpredictability?