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Can someone help me answers questions on the book "A Tree Grows In Brooklyn" By Betty Smith? asked 268 days ago by Jenna M. - 4 answers

1. Describe the basic character traits of Francie and how they are developed in the novel.
2. The novel is really a coming of age story of Francie Nolan. Describe how she matures in the novel.
3. What is the setting of the novel (both time and place) and why is it important?
4. Contrast how Katie treats Francie to how she treats Neeley, giving specific examples.
5. Compare and contrast Katie and Francie.
6. Compare and contrast Katie and her two sisters, Evy and Sissy.
7. What lessons did Katie's mother, Mary Rommely, teach her that she passes on to her children?
8. Why does Francie feel closer to Johnny than to Katie, even though he is an irresponsible alcoholic?
9. What is the climax of the novel and how does it change things for the Nolan family?
10. Compare and contrast the love that Francie has for Ben with that she has for Lee?
11. What jobs does Francie hold during the novel? Which is her favorite and why? What kind of
worker does she prove herself to be?
12. In spite of the poverty and other problems presented in the novel, there is also much humor.
Explain which three incidents you found to be the most humorous.
13. How does the novel end as a comedy for Francie and Katie?
14. How is the novel autobiographical

Bert says:

Good grief, Jenna!!! You should be ashamed of yourself! You want others to think for you -- what does that make you? A dummy? A girl without a brain? A lazy loafer?

Jenna, its disappointing to think that you have gotten this far in school & you are wanting others to do your work.....

Alex says:

Jenna, believe me, high school is not that hard. Life is hard. High school English class is the easy part. In fact, many of the people on this site have already lived through it, and have better things to do with their time now than complete the homework of random high school students they have never met. Give the book a try, goodness knows you might actually like it. And if you just really don't feel like reading the book and completing the assignment, then just don't turn it in. Expecting someone else to do it for you so that you can get credit when you don't even want to do it yourself is a little ridiculous, don't you think?

Jenna M. (who asked the original question) says:

Okay just so you know i did read the book. These Arent even the assignment. These are questions to help me study with...

Bert says:

So what is the problem for you? I haven't read the book in years... can you join a study group in school? That might be the most effective way to help you study the material.

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