THEME & SETTING
The setting
of this childhood classic is a somewhat backwards rural town that is bordered
by forests and creeks. It is in the confines of this setting that the
protagonist and his friend are able to create an imaginary kingdom that helps
them escape from the banal existence of their small town. Aside from the fact that the Jess and Leslie
have the freedom to roam the great outdoors without adult supervision,
something that the hyper-vigilant parents of this current generation would
frown upon, this story could be one that was set in
present day Virginia.
One
of the major themes is courage. This can be seen when Leslie joins the boys in
their footrace; she shows courage by standing up for girls’ right to run with
boys. This theme can also be seen when she
has the
courage to empathize with a sobbing Janice, who has bullied for not
having a television.
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