44 pages • 1 hour read
Judy BlumeIt's Not the End of the World
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1972A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Essay Topics
Discuss the title of the novel. Why did Blume title it this way and what does it represent?
How does the novel's first-person point of view affect its portrayal of the characters and events?
What role does truth play in It’s Not the End of the World? How and why do the characters lie or bend the truth?
Discuss the role of communication in the novel. How do Karen, her siblings, and her parents communicate (or fail to communicate) with each other, and what impact does this have on their relationships?
How does Blume explore parenthood through Garfa?
How does Blume structure the text? What is the effect of this structure?
How does Blume portray the theme of resilience in the novel?
Discuss the motif of family photos. How do they help to convey a longing for the past and the struggle to accept change?
How does the novel portray and challenge public perceptions of divorce?
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