Calico Captive

Elizabeth George SpeareFiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1957

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Background

Chapter Summaries & Analyses

Chapters 1-5

Chapters 6-10

Chapters 11-15

Chapters 16-20

Chapters 21-23

Character Analysis

Themes

Symbols & Motifs

Important Quotes

Essay Topics

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Discussion Questions

Essay Topics

Compare and contrast Miriam’s reaction to imprisonment by the Abenaki and the French. Use text details to reinforce your response.

Analyze the character of Miriam Willard. How does she change and grow throughout the novel? Include text evidence from the beginning, middle, and end of the novel.

Discuss the theme of Survival and Resilience in the novel. Choose one secondary character and examine how they demonstrate resilience in the face of adversity.