Tears of a Tiger

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1994

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Before You Read

Summary

Background

Chapter Summaries & Analyses

Chapters 1-10

Chapters 11-20

Chapters 21-27

Chapters 28-39

Chapters 40-46

Character Analysis

Themes

Symbols & Motifs

Important Quotes

Essay Topics

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Discussion Questions

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.