Characters & Setting
Who is the main character of this book? Use 3 words to describe her/him.
Caddie Woodlawn!!!!
Adventurous, brave, independent, tomboy, red-haired, caring...
What is the MAIN conflict of Caddie Woodlawn?
That Caddie is an adventurous tomboy who wants to run wild, but her mother wants her to be a lady.
Name a virtue and explain how we see it throughout Caddie Woodlawn.
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"Why, Tom, Boston is one of the world's great cities-- the only one I'd care to live in, I am sure; and Dunnville--well, it's just too quaint and rustic, but it isn't even on the maps yet."
Cousin Annabelle - bragging about Boston to the Woodlawns.
"Speak too quick, Missee Red Hair."
Indian John - when Caddie came to warn him about the war.
Where does Caddie Woodlawn take place?
Dunnville, Wisconsin
How does Caddie change from the beginning of the book to the end?
Caddie begins as a wild and immature girl but ends up as a more mature and thoughtful girl who understands more about womanhood.
How does Caddie grow in circumspection in the story?
As she matures, Caddie becomes more thoughtful about her actions and uses better judgment to make decisions.
"She's simply bursting with it! When I was her age, I could make bread and jelly and six kinds of cakes, including plum, not to mention all the samplers I had stitched which anyone may see if they care to look in my marriage chest. And what does Caddie know how to do?"
"Caddie, did you see that great big Valentine Katie Hyman got? Who do you suppose sent it? There wasn't any name, but I'm sure that Tom sent it. Don't you think so? I'm going to tell everybody so."
Hetty - wanting to tell Tom's secret.
Name the members of the Woodlawn family.
Caddie, Tom, Warren, Hetty, Clara, Minnie, Joe
Mr. Johnny Woodlawn & Mrs. Harriet Woodlawn
(Cousin Annabelle, sister Mary, dog Nero, Uncle Edmund)
What was the secondary conflict in Caddie Woodlawn, that was also important to the whole story? Explain.
There were rumors about the Indians planning a massacre against the white settlers.
How do we see the theme of courage in this story?
Caddie is courageous when she stands up for herself and others, when she warns the Indians about the war, when she is true to herself...
"My heart is set on it, Harriet. You can see, yourself, how fond he is of me. I'll bring him back next fall, a perfect hunter."
Uncle Edmund - asking to take Nero with him.
"No matter whether we go to England or stay in Wisconsin, let's be better chums, shall we?"
Caddie - realizing she should be closer with her little sister Hetty.
When does Caddie Woodlawn take place? How is this time period reflected the story?
1860s - time in history with traditional roles for men and women, the Civil War and Abraham Lincoln, life on the farm without modern technology, etc.
How does Caddie's father contribute to the resolution of the main conflict?
He always supports Caddie, and towards the end of the book he tells her about womanhood and encourages her to adapt a more mature outlook.
What is a main theme of this story?
Be true to yourself; growing up is about making choices; girls can do anything!
"I’ll tell it twice, but first I've got to make it up."
Tom - telling stories to his siblings.
"I want to feel if you are real. You look so real! I’m glad you came. I've had such nightmares since the scare."
Katie - talking to Caddie after the warning incident.
Name 6 characters who are not part of the Woodlawn family.
Indian John, Miss Parker, Obediah Jones, Hankinson boys, Mrs/Mr. Hankinson, Robert Ireton, Katie Hyman, Mr. Tanner (circuit rider)
The Woodlawns had the opportunity to become royalty in England. What ultimately happened? How did this situation contribute to Caddie's character?
The family voted and decided to stay in America. This showed Caddie & her family's true identities as Americans.
How do we see the virtue of justice in this story?
Caddie likes when things are fair. She fights against injustices like the mistreatment of the Indians, Obediah Jones (in the beginning), and her role and duties that differ from her brothers.
"Wurra-wurra! Do ye not know better than to light a candle in yer father's barn?"
Robert Ireton - when the kids were putting on the scalp belt show.
"I kin do what I please and nobody dast stop me."
Obediah Jones - when he got in a fight with Caddie at school.