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Margaret Craven

I Heard The Owl Call My Name

Margaret CravenFiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1967

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Essay Topics

1.

Besides Mark Brian, the school teacher is the only white man living in Kingcome. How do the experiences, attitudes, and behavior of the two men differ? Why do you think Craven chose to include the school teacher in the story?

2.

In Chapter 1, the Bishop informs Mark that the Indian name for Kingcome, Quee, means “inside place.” Discuss how this meaning relates to Mark’s experiences throughout the novel.

3.

Before he leaves for Kingcome, the Bishop warns Mark that there is no word for “thank you” in Kwákwala. Do you think Mark or the villagers ever express thanks? Give evidence to support your answer.

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