69 pages • 2 hours read
Amanda Lindhout, Sara CorbettA House in the Sky
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2013A 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
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How does Lindhout’s experience of captivity transform her understanding of herself and her worldview? Discuss the psychological changes she undergoes throughout the memoir.
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How does Lindhout use various settings (e.g., the different houses of captivity) to enhance the narrative? What do these settings symbolize in her journey?
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Analyze the significance of the photo of the young boy and the symbol of the bird that Lindhout reflects upon during her captivity. How do these symbols represent her hopes, fears, or strategies for mental survival?
