“Shells” by Cynthia Rylant is filled with characters who change gradually when they encounter problems. “Shells”
teaches that things can get better if you change
. This is true for Sluggo, for Aunt Esther, and most of all, for Michael.
What is the main idea of shells?
In “Shells,” a young boy faces a new life living with his aunt. As we read, we will be discussing the themes of
Death, Friendship & Family, and Loneliness & Isolation
as they relate to the text.
What is the book shells by Cynthia Rylant about?
“Shells” By Cynthia Rylant is a short realistic fiction
about a fourteen-year-old boy that lives with his Aunt Esther. His Mom and Dad have died
. In the beginning he is arguing with his Aunt about if he likes her or not. He does not like living with her.
Who is the main character in shells?
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Who is the main character in shells by Cynthia Rylant?
“Shells” by Cynthia Rylant is a short story that is realistic fiction about a boy named
Michael
, who lives with his Aunt Esther after the death of his parents. In the beginning, Michael and Aunt Esther fight with one another.
Why is Michael and Aunt Esther?
Why is Michael living with Aunt Esther?
His parents are on a long vacation
. His parents are no longer alive. He ran away from home to live with Aunt Esther.
In what ways are both Michael and Aunt Esther unhappy?
In what ways are both Michael and Aunt Esther unhappy?
Aunt Esther is used to living alone. Michael wanted to live with other relatives
. Michael is unhappy because his parents died.
Who wrote the short story shells?
My students read the short story Shells by
Cynthia Rylant
.
What are some themes in shells?
Answer: The theme of the story is
“Give people a chance and they might change
.” Micheal's aunt Esther was prejudice and a bigot in the beginning of the story, because she was always saying that white people like herself were superior to all other races.
