51 pages 1 hour read

Judy Blume

Blubber

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1974

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Essay Topics

1.

Why does Jill smile at Wendy’s note about Linda? What does this pivotal moment suggest about Jill’s perception of Wendy?

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Examine the role of costumes throughout the story. How does the author use costumes to characterize Jill and Wendy?

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Jill is described as “really tough on people” (1) and a “really tough character” (168). What does this mean, and how does Jill demonstrate this?