Characters
Who is the narrator?
William Bloom
Where does Edward grow up?
Ashton
What is the dominant symbol in the story?
The (big) fish
FIB SHIG
BIG FISH
How many roads are there out of Ashland?
2
Who is the protagonist?
Edward Bloom
What is the first place Edward visits after leaving his home town?
Spectre
Why does Edward exaggerate the truth in his stories?
To make them more interesting.
SHALAND
ASHLAND
Edward's arch rival in love
Don Price
What is the maiden name of Edward Bloom's wife?
Sandra Templeton
To which country is Edward drafted in the Cold War?
Korea
With regard to their relationship, what happens between Edward and William at the end of the story
They are reconciled.
RESPECT
SPECTRE
What does the witch have that allows people to see into the future?
A glass eye
What is the name of the poet in Spectre?
Norther Winslow
Where is William living when he receives a call from his mother that his father is dying?
Paris, France
What is meant by the term, Big Fish in a Small Pool?
Someone who is a big shot, but only in a limited setting.
WOOD LAMB RED
EDWARD BLOOM
Name three of the jobs Edward had at the circus
Human Cannonball, Lion Tamer, Wall of Death, Cleaning the Giant Man, Cleaning the Elephants, Ride Supervisor
Who are Ping and Jing?
The conjoined (Siamese) twins
Where does Sandra Templeton go to college?
Auburn
How does the Oedipus Complex relate to the relationship between Edward and William
Their relationship is strained and they end up not talking to each other for several years because William is tired of his father's lies.
LEAN CAT THIRG
CARL THE GIANT
The story in Big Fish turns full circle by the end. How and Why?
William tells a tall tale about his father's passing because he finally understands what his father had been doing by telling him his stories and to reconcile with his father.