35 pages • 1 hour read
Margaret CravenI Heard The Owl Call My Name
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1967A 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
Besides Mark Brian, the school teacher is the only white man living in Kingcome. How do the experiences, attitudes, and behavior of the two men differ? Why do you think Craven chose to include the school teacher in the story?
In Chapter 1, the Bishop informs Mark that the Indian name for Kingcome, Quee, means “inside place.” Discuss how this meaning relates to Mark’s experiences throughout the novel.
Before he leaves for Kingcome, the Bishop warns Mark that there is no word for “thank you” in Kwákwala. Do you think Mark or the villagers ever express thanks? Give evidence to support your answer.
