36 pages 1 hour read

Beverly Cleary, Illustr. Jacqueline Rogers

Henry And Beezus

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1952

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Essay Topics

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How does Henry prove himself to be independent and resourceful? How does his development of these qualities shape his character arc in the narrative?

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Analyze Henry’s complicated relationship with his neighbor Scooter. How does their relationship influence the events of the story? In what ways are the two characters different or similar to one another?

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Cleary often uses humor as one of her storytelling techniques. How does the novel create humor through tone, plot points, and/or dialogue?

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