46 pages 1 hour read

Jean Van Leeuwen

Bound For Oregon

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1994

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Essay Topics

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Why is Mary Ellen Todd so reluctant to leave Arkansas? Do her perspectives on these settings change over the course of the novel, and if so, why?

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How does Abbott Todd’s character act as an archetypal guide throughout the Todds’ journey west? Consider his relationship with each of his family members and the ways that he interacts with other settlers and pioneers.

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In what ways does fear affect Mary Ellen’s heart and mind? What sorts of things is she afraid of? Does she learn to face her fears? How does she try to become braver?