This was turned into a Robert Redford film which won several Oscars, including the Best Picture award for 1980.
What is Ordinary People by Judith Guest?
100
The Mother of Conrad (Beth) continually played as a negative character in the book causing issues for Calvin and Conrad.
What is the antagonist of the story?
100
The "lover" to Conrad.
Who is Jeanninie
200
What is the name of the girl Conrad has sexual relations with?
Jeannie
200
This vehicle was involved in the death of Buck
What is a boat
200
Calvin Conrad and Beth live in the suburbs of Chicago. Calvin is a tax attorney and Beth parties a lot.
What is an example of "White" America?
200
Conrad is doing well making progress in his anger, depression and anxiety. One day his is reading the newspaper and sees his friend Karen from the mental hospital has killed herself. This is a hue trigger Conrad and casues a downward spiral.
What is climax?
200
The character that's healer/caretaker for Conrad.
Who is Dr. Berger
300
When Calvin thinks she should get therapy.
is the reason Beth leaves
300
This is what Calvin does for a living, why he is so wealthy
What is a tax attorney
300
Calvin wants to talk through the past with his family; he believes that talking is the way to heal. Beth however, abhors Calvin's philosophy, she only wants to move on and leave the past behind.
What is an example of Communication Issues?
300
A book (like ordinary people) that focuses on the psychological and moral growth of the protagonist from youth to adulthood (coming of age), in which character change is extremely important.
What is a coming of age novel?
300
This is a symbol of death in the book because it is the location of where Buck died.
What is the boat
400
Who is the person that Conrad goes and stays at but doesn't like her because she constantly nags him.
His Grandmother
400
Beth believes getting Conrad this item for his birthday will make him happier
What is a new car
400
When a friend told her a story about a boy who was killed in an accident, Judith Guest began to write a short story about a similar accident, and about the healing process that followed it.
What is the inspiration behind ordinary people?
400
Constantly throughout the book Conrad and Calvin showing healing. Starting with Conrad recently being released from the hospital and Calvin in an unhealthy marriage to them in a healthy place. Throughout the book you see healing.
What is Mood?
400
To Conrad, Calvin constantly goes out of his way to keep the family together, get Conrad help, do what's best, making him.
What is the hero
500
They are looked as bad people, unsure, mean, not understanding and overall lesser.
The way women are perceived in the story?
500
Beth wants the family to take this trip, she says it will help Conrad get better but Calvin disagrees and they begin to fight
What is their trip to London for Christmas
500
The novel begins in a world that is already in some way ruined. Buck has already died, and Conrad has already tried to commit suicide even before the first chapter opens.
What is an example of a Reverse coming of age?
500
Throughout the book the reader is provoked with intense subject. This is what you feel throughout reading the story.
What is reader response?
500
This character tore down a lot of confidence and happiness for not only Conrad, but Calvin and the rest of the family as well.