Having at
last escaped the evil John Aycliffe, Crispin and Bear leave Great Wexly to the sound of their own music and singing
. Having defeated Aycliffe, Crispin is full of joy and declares that he has found both his soul and his name.
What happens in Crispin the end of time?
Plot summary
Devastated by Bear's death, Crispin and Troth
are wandering through France with the dream of going to Iceland
. Near starvation, they find bread and shelter in a convent where sick nuns draw Troth's attention. Troth is able to cure them and decides to remain as their healer.
What is the reward for killing Crispin?
The evil Aycliffe
promises a reward to anyone who kills Crispin. It is Aycliffe who murders Father Quinel before the old priest can reveal the true circumstances of Crispin's birth to the boy. Aycliffe pins the murder on Crispin.
Who dies in Crispin: The Cross of Lead?
Father Quinel
tells Crispin his true name. Crispin escapes the village, passing the murdered body of Father Quinel. Three days after his escape from Stromford, Crispin passes the corpse of a hanged man.
What happens in Crispin at the Edge of the World?
Plot summary
At the conclusion of the Newbery Award–winning Crispin: The Cross of Lead, Bear and Crispin are free to follow new lives. As
they travel in search of a new home, Bear is attacked by his old comrades in the Peasant's Revolt and wounded by an arrow
. … A bloody battle ensues, during which Crispin kills a man.
Why does Crispin disobey bear and leave him?
Why did Crispin disobey Bear and leave the Green Man Tavern?
He wanted to explore Great Wexly.
What did Father Quinel give Asta's son?
Father Quinel tells Asta's son he must leave or Aycliffe will kill him. He has two options. He
can join the church
, but since he doesn't have the fees to pay for his entry into a religious order, he really has only one option.
How much is the reward for Asta's son to be found?
When his mother dies, Asta's Son is left alone, as he has no other known relatives. Shortly afterwards, Aycliffe falsely accuses him of theft, and declares him a Wolf's Head, which means he is not considered human anymore and anyone may kill him. Aycliffe also offers a large reward (
one pound
) for his death.
Why was Crispin declared a wolf's head?
In the absence of an heir, the Steward would assume the role of Lord of the Manor. Crispin poses a threat to greedy John Aycliffe's desire to be in control of the Manor. By declaring Crispin a Wolf's Head,
he is trying to make sure that Crispin will not have the opportunity to claim the rights he might inherit.
What happened to Asta's son's father?
According to Asta, Crispin's
father died in a plague
. … Because Crispin was the product of an affair between Lord Furnival and Crispin's mother, the former refused to acknowledge Crispin as his son. For much of the story, Crispin believed that his father died in the plague.
Who is John Aycliffe in the book Crispin?
He is
the steward of Lord Furnival's manor of Stromford
, which means he's the law of the land in the absence of Lord Furnival. And because Lord Furnival is literally never there, Aycliffe lives in the manor house and is always the top guy in charge.
Is Crispin: The Cross of Lead a movie?
Here's an entry in the “90-Second Newbery” Film Festival, presenting Crispin: The Cross of Lead, silent movie style. Watch an interview with Avi in which he talks about writing, reading, and his symptoms of dyslexia.
What is the theme of Crispin at the Edge of the World?
In this riveting sequel to the Newbery-Award winning Crispin: The Cross of Lead—the second book in a planned trilogy—Avi explores themes of
war, religion, and family
as he continues the adventures of Crispin and Bear.
