Witch of Blackbird Pond
At sometime in your life have you ever had to relocate and start a new routine that your not use to? Well, in the novel The Witch of Blackbird Pond, by Elizabeth Speare, the main character Kit moves from the sunny island of Barbados to dreary Connecticut, a totally different environment and culture because her grandfather who raised her dies. From the time before she steps her first foot on American soil, problems are already stirring up with her. In the novel, Kit has to deal with the maturation process, relocating, and friendship. Everyone knows what a year can do to a person. Kit is no exception, there is definite proof in the novel that Kit under goes the maturation process. For example, in the beginning of the novel she is immature. She is immature and wont except the fact she has to adjust to living in Connecticut. "She didn't want to admit how disappointed she found this first glimpse of America" (Speare 7). This quote gives the reader proof she didn't like America at first sight. However, in the middle of the novel she adjusts slightly to typical Puritan life. She goes to church with her family and she does the cho
Friendship was also among the important themes in the novel. Kit had friendships with Hannah, Nat, and Prudence in the novel. Each friendship was unique and different in many ways. Her friendship with Hannah was probably on of the most influential though. Hannah gave her the boost of positive energy that gave her the feeling that she can solve any problems. She was always there to listen to her problems. Also, an important relationship she has is with Nat. Nat always tried to cheer her up. He shows up at the court with Prudence to try to prove she is innocent and not a witch. Not only was Nat her first real friend she made on her journey to America, but she also falls in love with him. That's hard to top! Prudence also playes a significant role as a friend to Kit. Kit first meets Prudence on the ship to America. Prudence dropped her doll in the water and Kit jumped in the water and got it for her. When Kit was being tried for witchcraft, she went into court and said how she taught her to read. "Oh yes, Sir. She is my teacher, she taught me to read" (Speare 195). This proofs the fact she taught her to read. A big part of
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Approximate Word count = 762
Approximate Pages = 3 (250 words per page double spaced)
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