39 pages • 1 hour read
Sharon M. DraperTears of a Tiger (Hazelwood High, #1)
Fiction | Novel | Published in 1996A 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
Sharon M. Draper writes Tears of a Tiger using four distinct mediums: the news article, personal essay, personal letter, and transcript. Which of these genres conveys the most, and least, information? Why? Supply examples from the text to support your stance.
What role does a support system play in the novel? What does Draper imply are its benefits and limitations?
Andy claims that he is not intentionally a killer, but Robbie is still dead, so his intent does not matter. Does the moral center of the novel support Andy’s claim? Use the text to support your argument.
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