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FICTION: “Freddie in the Shade” • SKILL: Theme
Comparing Themes
“Freddie in the Shade”
1. What changes occur in Freddie’s life?
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2. How does Freddie initially react to these changes? Why do you think he reacts that way?
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3. What do Freddie’s experiences in the story teach him about change? Use specific examples in your answer.
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4. What do you think is the theme of “Freddie in the Shade”?
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The story “Freddie in the Shade” and the poem “Nothing Gold Can Stay” both express ideas about change. In
this activity, you will explore what those ideas are and how they are similar and different. Directions: Answer
the questions that follow.
FICTION: “Freddie in the Shade” • SKILL: Theme
“Nothing Gold Can Stay”
5. What things change in the poem?
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6. In what ways do these things change?
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7. What is the tone, or the speaker’s attitude, toward these changes? Which words show this?
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8. What do you think is the theme of “Nothing Gold Can Stay”?
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Both Texts
9. In what ways are the themes of the story and poem alike?
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10. In what ways are the themes different?
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