Katherine Tyler's The Witch Of Blackbird Pond
The Witch of Blackbird
The story of The Witch of Blackbird Pond has many different parts to it. It takes place in the Connecticut Colony in the year 1687, is about a girl trying to fit into the new Connecticut lifestyle, and she goes through changes in her personality and characteristics as she learns to live in humility. The author of this book uses many details, creating a more vivid picture in the readers mind. It is also written in Katherine’s perspective, which allows the reader to get to know her personality better. Along with the details, the book has a good storyline, which has some good morals throughout. The Witch of Blackbird Pond takes place in 1687, starting in August. Almost the whole story occurs in Connecticut; more specifically …show more content…
Kit lived with her grandfather in Barbados, where the sun always shone, it was peaceful, and she never had to work. Her grandfather died, and Kit had to leave. Her only hope was the one remaining family member; Aunt Rachel Wood. She sails to Saybrook, Connecticut, where she finds her aunt. She and her family welcome Kit, not knowing her intentions were to stay. Kit told them her hopes to stay, but her aunt and uncle were very hesitant to accept Kit. They allowed her to stay though, so Kit settled in. They put her right to work starting the next day to help do chores with the two daughters; Mercy and Judith. Kit complained and was very selfish at the beginning, thinking that she didn’t deserve to be doing the work of a slave. A young man later takes interest in Kit, and courts her. Kit doesn’t like him in that way though, which makes her feel like she still can’t fit into the new lifestyle. She meets a lady named Hannah, who people think is a witch, but is actually a sweet old lady. One of the main conflicts is people thinking Kit is a witch for spending time with Hannah. Another main conflict is simply Kit trying to fit in. The climax of the story is when the town accuses Kit of witchcraft, but her uncle, Nat Eaton; a very close friend of Kit’s, and Prudence; a little girl whom Kit taught, stood up for her. The town then drops charges, and Kit realizes that she is loved. Nat then asked for Kit to marry
The story of The Witch of Blackbird Pond has many different parts to it. It takes place in the Connecticut Colony in the year 1687, is about a girl trying to fit into the new Connecticut lifestyle, and she goes through changes in her personality and characteristics as she learns to live in humility. The author of this book uses many details, creating a more vivid picture in the readers mind. It is also written in Katherine’s perspective, which allows the reader to get to know her personality better. Along with the details, the book has a good storyline, which has some good morals throughout. The Witch of Blackbird Pond takes place in 1687, starting in August. Almost the whole story occurs in Connecticut; more specifically …show more content…
Kit lived with her grandfather in Barbados, where the sun always shone, it was peaceful, and she never had to work. Her grandfather died, and Kit had to leave. Her only hope was the one remaining family member; Aunt Rachel Wood. She sails to Saybrook, Connecticut, where she finds her aunt. She and her family welcome Kit, not knowing her intentions were to stay. Kit told them her hopes to stay, but her aunt and uncle were very hesitant to accept Kit. They allowed her to stay though, so Kit settled in. They put her right to work starting the next day to help do chores with the two daughters; Mercy and Judith. Kit complained and was very selfish at the beginning, thinking that she didn’t deserve to be doing the work of a slave. A young man later takes interest in Kit, and courts her. Kit doesn’t like him in that way though, which makes her feel like she still can’t fit into the new lifestyle. She meets a lady named Hannah, who people think is a witch, but is actually a sweet old lady. One of the main conflicts is people thinking Kit is a witch for spending time with Hannah. Another main conflict is simply Kit trying to fit in. The climax of the story is when the town accuses Kit of witchcraft, but her uncle, Nat Eaton; a very close friend of Kit’s, and Prudence; a little girl whom Kit taught, stood up for her. The town then drops charges, and Kit realizes that she is loved. Nat then asked for Kit to marry