Characters
This teenager is the protagonist of Tiger Eyes
Who is Davey Wexler?
After her father’s death, Davey moves to this state to live with relatives.
What is New Mexico?
One of the central themes of the novel, it explores how people deal with loss and move forward.
What is grief and healing?
This character helps Davey open up about her emotions and deal with her grief.
Who is Davey Wexler?
The novel takes place in these two U.S. states.
What are New Jersey and New Mexico?
This is the name of Davey’s younger brother.
Davey’s father dies during this tragic event.
What is a robbery?
Davey becomes withdrawn and struggles to trust others because of this emotion.
What is fear of loss?
This character tells Davey, “You have to face your fears.”
Who is Wolf?
Los Alamos is significant to Davey because it represents this part of her journey.
What is healing?
This boy, whom Davey meets at the canyon, helps her cope with her grief.
Who is Wolf?
Davey often rides her bike here to reflect and be alone.
What is the canyon?
Davey struggles with this because she is afraid of experiencing more pain and loss.
What is trust?
When Davey says she’s “not the same person anymore,” she means this.
What has she changed emotionally and become stronger?
The isolation and vastness of this setting reflect Davey’s emotions.
What is desert?
At first, these two girls are close, but their friendship weakens when one starts drinking.
Who are davey and Jane?
Davey and her family make this decision about where to live after her time in New Mexico.
What is returning to Atlantic City?
By the end of the book, Davey undergoes this major personal transformation
What is gaining independence and emotional strength?
"grief is a journey, and healing takes time"
What lesson Wolf teaches Davey about grief and healing?
This location plays a key role in Davey’s growth because she volunteers there and meets Wolf’s father.
What is the hospital?
Davey feels a strong connection to Wolf for this reason.
What is they both lost their fathers?
Davey makes this big decision at the end of the book, showing her growth and independence.
What is deciding to return home to Atlantic City?
This character helps Davey open up about her emotions and deal with her grief.
Who is Hugh?
The title Tiger Eyes symbolizes this about Davey.
What is her inner strength and changed perspective?
The contrast between New Jersey and New Mexico reflects this aspect of Davey’s journey.
What is her emotional transformation?