Wolf vs. Human
What is one wolf-like behavior that Claudette struggles to give up as she adjusts to human society?
Claudette struggles to stop relying on her wolf instincts
What emotions did you feel throughout the story (have to give what you felt in the beginning, middle, and end)?
No wrong answers.
"Our False new names." Why were they given new names.
To fit into society
Protagonist
A protagonist is the main character in a story, book, movie, or play who drives the plot forward.
How does Claudette’s behavior at the dance show the difference between her wolf instincts and what humans expect from her?
Claudette tries to behave like a proper human at the dance, but her wolf instincts make her uncomfortable and awkward.
Why were the parents of the wolf-girls grateful at the beginning of the story?
They were grateful at the beginning of the story because the nuns at St. Lucy's home for girls raised by wolves came up to their parents, giving them an opportunity for their children to learn human ways.
"Someone was coming in and erasing us." What does this quote show about the rules the nuns have put in place
They are very strict and do not want any signs of the girls being related to wolves.
Antagonist
An antagonist is a character, group, or opposing force that stands against the main character (the protagonist) and creates the central conflict in a story.
Why do you think Claudette feels conflicted about leaving her wolf identity behind?
Claudette wants to succeed at St. Lucy’s and fit in with humans, but she also misses her family and the life she had as a wolf.
What emotion does Claudette and some of her sisters feel towards Mirabella (one of Claudette's sisters)?
They feel hatred and disappointment towards Mirabella since she does not adapt to human ways, while all of her other sisters are forced to. In the story, it even talks about how they want her gone.
"'Ay Caramba,' Sister de la Guardia sighed." What does this tell us Sister de la Guardia is thinking?
This tells us that she is nervous about the incoming group of wolf children.
Static Character
A static character is a person or entity in a story who does not undergo any substantial internal changes, personal growth, or shifts in their values from beginning to end.
How does Mirabella’s refusal to completely change show the conflict between being a wolf and becoming “civilized”?
Mirabella continues to act like a wolf because she cannot or will not fully adapt to human expectations. Her behavior shows that not everyone can successfully leave their original culture behind.
How was Claudette feeling when the spotlight shined on her during the dance and why?
When the spotlight shined on Claudette during the dance, she felt very nervous and anxious because she had been studying how to dance in this situation for a long time, but she suddenly forgot all about it.
"I prayed, anybody but Mirabella." Why doesn't Claudette want to go with Mirabella?
Mirabella couldn't make breadballs, couldn't untwist the bread bag, and "She was sure to eat the birds."
DAILY DOUBLE
Dynamic Character
A dynamic character is a fictional person who undergoes significant internal change—such as a shift in worldview, values, or personality—over the course of a story
By the end of the story, do you think Claudette has become more human or remained more wolf?
Claudette has become more human in many ways because she has learned human language, manners, and behavior. However, she still remembers and values her wolf family, hinting at keeping the roots of her culture.
They faced many emotions, including confusion and pride. They feel confused at first because, when she walks in, they do not recognize her, and they think that she is a stranger until they start to recognize her scent. After they recognize her, they feel proud as their daughter became more human.
"The main commandment of wolf life is"
Know your place
Sympathetic character
A sympathetic character is a fictional person or entity in a story that the audience is meant to care about, understand, or feel pity and affection for during hard times.