The Witch of Blackbird Pond Compare and Contrast
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The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare
Lesson Plans by Bridget Baudinet
Winner of the 1959 Newbery Medal, The Witch of Blackbird Pond is a work of historical fiction set in seventeenth century New England. The novel follows a year in the life of an orphan girl Kit, who moves from the English settlement in Barbados to the Puritan town of Wethersfield, Connecticut.
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The Witch of Blackbird Pond Setting Compare and Contrast
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- LIFE IN BARBADOS
- LIFE IN WETHERSFIELD
- The climate in Barbados was tropical, and the plants were lush and brightly colored.
- The climate in New England is much cooler than Barbados and includes a long, snowy winter. Connecticut has plenty of green plants, but few brightly colored flowers.
- On Barbados, Kit lived a wealthy life with plenty of leisure time and slaves to serve her.
- In Connecticut, Kit is expected to work hard every day, from dipping candles to weeding the crops.
- In Barbados, Kit lived with her kind-hearted grandfather who loved her and doted on her.
- In Wethersfield, Kit lives with her uncle Matthew who disapproves of her and lets her know she is unwelcome. Even her aunt and cousins are stressed by Kit’s arrival.
- BIBLE
- In Barbados, Kit lived a life filled with laughter and fun. She enjoyed reading literature, swimming, sailing, and watching plays.
- In Wethersfield, the Puritan culture frowns on fun. Their community has strict rules and does not approve of most non-religious books and activities.
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