The Where the Crawdads Sing Community Note includes chapter-by-chapter summary and analysis, character list, theme list, historical context, author biography and quizzes written by community members like you. There's a line toward the end of "Where the Crawdads Sing" when author Delia Owens appears to send a little wink, a mini-apology, to her readers (a.k.a. On the map, I do not see it? Agree. Tate discovers a poem written by Amanda Hamilton, the poet Kya often quotes, underneath their floorboards. Ma used to say that. Kya remembered Ma always encouraging her to explore the marsh: Go as far as you canway out yonder where the crawdads sing., Just means far in the bush where critters are wild, still behaving like critters.. Reflecting back to the necklace I remember this was a very special shell but couldnt remember the scenario when Kya gave it it Chase. I was wondering who were the two men that were hugging that was seen by the lawyer? I have searched all around the chapter before and after! The one in particular that I liked but dont really understand is the one that starts off Sunsets are never simple. Another is Child to child, eye to eye He must have known? including poems by the prolific writer Amanda Hamilton, who Kya talks about a lot in the book. Was this a subtle hint of the author, or just a crazy thought of mine. With so little time to do all that, how did she know that Chase would be at the Tower? Did Kya take to the stand during her trial and if not why not. (!) At a point after a day in court the lawyer sees two men hugging and its like this makes everything clear to him. From my perspective, she didnt name the stakes Chase did when he attacked her physically and went on to trash her home. She had no vaccines, but little enough interactions with other humans that she could have avoided contracting illnesses or diseases. Kya refers to herself as white trash at one point, so I think we can safely assume that she and her family are white. Kya didnt want to call him and tell him. And Tate ended up with it, right? I had to get it out before I forgot. a defendant isnt required to testify because of the 5th amendment (right against self incrimination). Im still so confused about the movie and book I think I have to go wash the book I mean read the book and go see the movie afterwards being a male it doesnt interest me much but the book was so famous sold a lot of copies just like Harry Potter and Fifty Shades of Gray which both of those I dislike so much I started reading some of it and I just didnt like it and I did the same thing with this book started reading it didnt like it went to watch the movie walked out out of it in 15 minutes I guess I have to see the movie from the beginning and to the end to understand what its all about? Please excuse all the grammar errors, typos, misspelling, and run-on sentences. You have to wonder if Owens had ever set foot in NC before she wrote this book, or if she did any research, or if her editors were really careless. Kya and Tate were tossing it back and forth while boating. Kya is highly intelligent and to move the plot forward needs to . Then tried to assault her again and she pushed him in self defense and he fell accidentally. It was published by Putnam in August 2018. She did what nature would do when faced with a life or death fight she took out the predator. However, I think the deep love and protectiveness Tate felt for Kya all her life would not have allowed him to put her through the trial and possibility of life in prison or the death penalty. At that point, it becomes a symbol of Kya taking herself back or taking back the power in their relationship (or her dignity or something else) which could be the reason she would want to keep this symbol of her reclaiming something she feels he took from her. What she didnt expect was that she would be arrested so quickly. She went to the white school where she saw the other white girls at lunch. devout fans who've bought more than 1.5. Even if the author were to tell me in person, I dont believe the character of Kya was capable of planning such an intricate plan. I think of why did Chase keep wearing that shell necklace anyway? I love your take on the murder. Where the Crawdads Sing is a bestselling novel that sold over a million copies in 2019. Not Tate. I thought jumping might have committed the murder. Why did her family walk out of her life? Meaning she didnt kill because she was scared, she killed him because she was hurt. I just finished the book and I thought I got the idea that it was Tate who killed Chase and Kya knew this all along I also based it on that one time Jodie told Kya back when Tate was only 7 or 8 and how he protected Kya against her Pa by screaming at him. Where the Crawdads Sing is a 2022 American mystery thriller drama film based on the 2018 novel of the same name by Delia Owens.It was directed by Olivia Newman from a screenplay by Lucy Alibar, and was produced by Reese Witherspoon and Lauren Neustadter. Maybe Tate knew she was harassed by Chase through Jumpin..Then he might have had a fight with Chase and hence the red fibres.Its clear in the end that Kya killed Chase..and that was a surprise to Tate. She was always looking out for him to jump her and listening for his boat. It is revealed through a poem titled 'The Firefly' that Kya was in fact the one to kill Chase. Obviously was not necessary unless to make us think. It was the error of the Sherriff ( and spoke to his ignorance and prejudice ) that he never looked at any others besides Kyra for this murder.and he was dogged because of his decisions and was not re electedin the book. Did she think she was pregnant? I just saw the movie, and my mom and I are discussing the covering of the traces. Yes, this is my question. I have friend who is crazy to know because he is sure they were not of the period. It wasnt a moral choice, it was simply survival. Given that Kya later uses this same tactic of seduction to kill Chase (who has become a threatening presence in her life), it becomes clear that Kya sees fireflies as examples of female predation and strength. That it was Jumpin and Tate that planned and killed Chase. She Could have followed Chase out there in a boat similar to Kyas In The '50s, Kya Clark is a young girl living in a shack in the marsh near the small town of Barkley Cove, North Carolina. Where does all this sophistication come from on Kyas part. I loved the book, but one part seemed so out of character even considering the poems she wrote. So I didnt mind it there was enough emotion and intrigue to keep me interested. I think it was based on her understanding of the kind of person Chase was, and I agree that he was similar to her father. I dont know, I think theres more depth to him Almost like Kyas dad, in those moments in the novel where he was decent and not a complete monster. Hi Im curious as to why Kia was upset and angry that she was put on trial for the murder when she was guilty? It seemed like a perfect name for a boy who was chasing a girl the way he was chasing Kya. So Tate would have seen it. Who are the kids that are shown briefly at the end of the movie? When she realized that Chase had become a threat to her wellbeing, then, she lured him into a trap, sending him falling through the hatch in the fire tower. Now that hes gone, shes finally able to recognize just how important his role was in her life, and this ultimately helps her see that she managed to survive her childhood without her biological parents. Its just odd with decades of being together and how much they loved each other that she never told him/he didnt know? Page 98 She was concerned about being called a whore which I find out ironic as she had no reputation to protect. The well never goes drynever freezes up or gives her any trouble. The book was too far fetched for me. Tate also knew how to cover up tracks. Where the Crawdads Sing tells the story of Kya, an abandoned girl who raised herself to adulthood in the dangerous marshlands of North Carolina. Did Tate and Kya have children together. Page 207 Was he realizing she was guilty after all? Theres a short/quick version and a longer, more detailed version. Kaya could have went to the Fire Tower once back in town and found it. How did she get it off his body without leaving footprints? The book was Brilliant! But when she got his effects it wasnt there. Whereas people used to make unfair assumptions about her because of her socioeconomic class, now they seem to have a certain kind of respect for her. Yes, Kya was responsible for the death of Chase Andrews. Was he put in jail or killed? yeah, I think based on what we know, the bus person is her. On page 153 of wildlife scientist Delia Owens' novel Where the Crawdads Sing, nineteen-year-old Kya Clarkthe "Marsh Girl" of a certain section of the Carolina coastrecalls a poem by "a lesser-known poet," Amanda Hamilton:. Why was it all about his mother. ThankYou so much these explanations. Im hosting a book club about Where the Crawdads sing and needed help remembering sweets she ate in the book. I was leaning toward Jumpin as the murderer. She just wasnt worldly enough for considering disguising herself differently twice, etc. Produced by Reese Witherspoon's production company, Hello Sunshine, and Sony, with a worldwide release on July 15, the anticipated film adaptation of Where the Crawdads Sing is finally here! Then he finds a shell necklace that Kya made for Chase hidden in her shack. I loved this book but was hoping for more answers or a detailed account of how she lured/killed him. I definitely agree about the townspeople, I think stories like these are so important for helping people to think about whether they themselves are acting as the townspeople for someone else in their community who is different or unconventional. Even more awful movie. If he was alive, even if he was gone for a week or more on a drunk he would have come home at last. According to the story, it ended up on Tates boat. I really liked this novel, but I really had to suspend judgement and give the author a lot of leeway. Tate must have known she murdered Chase as she had the red hat he had thrown into her boat just a month before. Im inclined to agree that Kya just does NOT fit as the murderer. Im pretty certain he did not win the lottery, go to college, and move to New York. I thought it said her art and writings had been donated to UNC Chapel Hill NC Whats with that? How clever of her to take it back and hide its existence. She was angry about being abandoned by those whom she loved. If the red hat is the one Tate tossed with her, or even gave her later that would mean Tate knew she was at the crime scene when they mentioned it in court. Filming took place from mid-April through mid/late-June 2021 in and around New Orleans and Houma, Louisiana. What are the names of the James Wright and Galway Kinnell poems that are quoted in Chapter 17? The return bus departed at 2:30. Geese mate for life. Love must be free to wander, To land upon its chosen shore She knew her father would throw the last punch and he was abusive towards her. They're like having in-class notes for every discussion!, This is absolutely THE best teacher resource I have ever purchased. Turning a poor abandoned child who was ostracized and scorned by people into a conniving murderess is just too much of a stretch especially when the author portrays Kya at just how simple she is. If you read the poem (see the full text of it below) thats with the necklace, youll see how it clearly describes the situation with Chase and what happened. It was a young white man, approximately 5 10, kept his head down. In the last chapter of the book, everything ties together and cuts some loose ends. Kya is brilliant but simple-not knowing the ways of the world. There was nothing premeditated in her at all. He could have left Chase a not from Kya asking him to meet her. Just finished the book. Our, "Sooo much more helpful thanSparkNotes. physically fighting with Chase, and while wearing the red cap. She said we already are like the geese. And she never gets sick..,only steps on a rusted nail once. I was wondering if calling Chase Chase was a symbolic choice. 'Luring him was as easy,' reads the first line in the poem. Was this to make us think Tate killed Chase? Her attorney did an excellent job. A fisherman named Scupper proclaims his love of poetry, declaring that poems "make ya feel something." He's right. Same when Chase had dinner with mother she wasnt there. that get asked pretty frequently about this book, so I thought Id just answer them here. Chase, was a threat to her existence, and she killed him because thats how marsh animals guarantee their survival. I guess some woman may have been attracted to that but I doubt it. Kya is not black or Native American. She as alone out there completely vulnerable and became hypervigilant about every sound. i was wondering, is there any significance to the cat that kya spends time with in her prison cell? (See the map at the end of this post.) Did Chase fall backwards or headfirst through the grate? From the creators of SparkNotes, something better. Why did Kyas siblings not take her along when they escaped? Im curious How do you explain the significance of the necklace, then? Thats a very good theory. Growing up in the south, myself, and no stranger to opinionated, holier-than-thou, judgmental and racist people, I get this, but it never-the-less infuriates me (even in a work of fiction). "My students can't get enough of your charts and their results have gone through the roof." ooo thanks for letting me know, Ill take a look to see whats up! Hi Jennifer Marie Lin, Hence why she wasnt so concerned or over worried because she didnt actually kill him. Maybe..seems possible as his poker friends even didnt knew where he was and came to Jumpins for inquiring.. Even face jail or the death penalty. I think Delia is reliving her relationship with her own Mom through the title. I thought he was the murderer and they were arresting him, but that didnt happen. And why was he killed? it should answer your question. Of course, another perfectly legitimate explanation is that she keeps it because it was a necessary literary device to provide affirmative evidence of what happened at the end of the story. I was always intrigued by the reasons why Chase chose to wear the shell necklace gifted by Kya all the time. 2. And we fell in love with Kya. Kya knew judgment had no place here. Tate was definitely the alpha male, Chase the unworthy.
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