39 pages 1 hour read

Michael Dorris

Morning Girl

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1999

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Essay Topics

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Analyze how the alternating narrative perspectives of Morning Girl and Star Boy reveal the complexities of their characters. How do their differing preferences and viewpoints enhance understanding of their characters, and what does this reveal about the nature of sibling relationships? Consider specific examples from the text about how their beliefs intersect, diverge, or change.

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How does Morning Girl depict storytelling across generations? What role do stories play in the characters’ culture, history, and sense of identity?

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Analyze the role of cultural rituals or belief systems that Morning Girl, Star Boy, and their family experience. How do these ceremonies or practices function, and how do they contribute to The Significance of Cultural and Familial Bonds?