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What month was it that the narrator describes in Chapter 1?
What month was it that the narrator describes in Chapter 1?
End of March
What kind of weapon does the narrator describe the teenager picking up?
What kind of weapon does the narrator describe the teenager picking up?
A double-barreled shotgun
Where does the narrator describe the teenager killing someone in Chapter 1?
Where does the narrator describe the teenager killing someone in Chapter 1?
The forest that is discluded and that no one is around
How does the author delineate the 'bangs'?
How does the author delineate the 'bangs'?
What does Maya do in bed in the morning of Chapter 2?
What does Maya do in bed in the morning of Chapter 2?
How old is Maya?
How old is Maya?
Who tells Maya, 'Never trust people who don't have something in their lives that they love beyond all reason'?
Who tells Maya, 'Never trust people who don't have something in their lives that they love beyond all reason'?
How many generations ago did the factory workers build the ice rink in the forest by Beartown?
How many generations ago did the factory workers build the ice rink in the forest by Beartown?
What are on the posters that adorn Amat's bedroom walls?
What are on the posters that adorn Amat's bedroom walls?
What talent of Amat's sets him apart from the other players?
What talent of Amat's sets him apart from the other players?
How old is Kevin?
How old is Kevin?
What is the name of Beartown's wealthy neighborhood?
What is the name of Beartown's wealthy neighborhood?
What is the name of Amat's mother?
What is the name of Amat's mother?
What does Amat want for his mother?
What does Amat want for his mother?
What is the name of Peter Anderson's wife?
What is the name of Peter Anderson's wife?
What does Peter want his wife to understand?
What does Peter want his wife to understand?
What is the motto that brings everyone together?
What is the motto that brings everyone together?
Who is Maya's best friend?
Who is Maya's best friend?
Who is the coach whose firing and why is he getting fired?
Who is the coach whose firing and why is he getting fired?
Something that Maya cannot live without?
Something that Maya cannot live without?
What did Kira hear Peter doing in the bathroom?
What did Kira hear Peter doing in the bathroom?
Why does Sune care so much about hockey?
Why does Sune care so much about hockey?
Why does anyone care about hockey?
Why does anyone care about hockey?
According to Sune, what makes a good player?
According to Sune, what makes a good player?
Who is the junior team coach?
Who is the junior team coach?
What similarity do David and Benji share?
What similarity do David and Benji share?
What does David love about Benji that everyone else sees as a problem?
What does David love about Benji that everyone else sees as a problem?
What are Kevin's parents interested in?
What are Kevin's parents interested in?
What quality does Benji possess that Kevin is the most jealous of?
What quality does Benji possess that Kevin is the most jealous of?
Who is the bully that picks on Amat and his friends?
Who is the bully that picks on Amat and his friends?
Who on David's team does he consider to be good but slow?
Who on David's team does he consider to be good but slow?
Why does Peter love hockey?
Why does Peter love hockey?
Who does Sune suggest David consider for his team?
Who does Sune suggest David consider for his team?
Who tells the hockey club president that he does not think that David is ready to take over for Sune?
Who tells the hockey club president that he does not think that David is ready to take over for Sune?
What will happen if David and the team do not win the semi-finals?
What will happen if David and the team do not win the semi-finals?
Which quote in Peter's room allowed Kira to stay with him?
Which quote in Peter's room allowed Kira to stay with him?
What do we learn about Peter and Kira's children?
What do we learn about Peter and Kira's children?
Who is the teacher that struggles to control her class?
Who is the teacher that struggles to control her class?
What event brought Maya and Ana together as children?
What event brought Maya and Ana together as children?
Study Notes
Beartown Chapters 1-10 Study Notes
- Setting: The story begins at the end of March.
- Incident with Weapon: A teenager picks up a double-barreled shotgun in a secluded forest setting.
- Violent Event: A murder occurs in an isolated area of the forest, emphasizing its quietness.
- Narrative Style: The “bangs” represent the collective noises from the community of Beartown.
Characters and Relationships
- Maya: A 15-year-old girl who enjoys playing her guitar in the morning.
- Maya’s Mother: Advises her never to trust people who lack a passion in their lives.
- Amat: Aspiring hockey player who skates quickly; he is motivated to help his mother, Fatima, by becoming a professional athlete.
- Amat's Environment: His bedroom features NHL posters and a heartfelt prayer from his mother.
- Kevin: A 17-year-old character associated with the local hockey scene from the affluent neighborhood called The Heights.
Community Dynamics
- Beartown's History: The local ice rink was built by factory workers four generations ago.
- Motto of Unity: The community thrives on the motto "High ceilings and thick walls," symbolizing strength and resilience.
- Hockey's Role: The sport is deeply embedded in community identity, conveying stories and connections among residents.
Coaching and Passion for Hockey
- Peter Anderson: The character tries to communicate the importance of hockey to his wife, Kira, while dealing with personal challenges.
- Sune: The coach who is on the verge of being fired for lengthy pre-game speeches; he is passionate about hockey as it is his only hobby.
- David: Junior team coach who is both strategic and passionate about winning, influencing his team dynamics.
Rivalries and Personal Aspirations
- Bobo: The bully who targets Amat and his friends, contributing to the tension among youth in the community.
- David's Team Dynamics: He sees the positive aspects of Benji’s temperament, despite others viewing it as a flaw; he believes in winning.
- Peter’s Concerns: He doubts David's readiness to replace Sune as coach, linked to the team's performance in the semi-finals.
Family and Personal Struggles
- Kira and Peter's Children: Their firstborn child has died, affecting their family dynamic.
- Jeanette: A teacher depicted as struggling to maintain control over her class, adding to the narrative of personal challenges.
Friendship Bonds
- Maya and Ana: Their friendship originated from a childhood incident where Ana saved Maya from drowning under ice, illustrating loyalty and bravery.
Motivations and Aspirations
- Hockey Success: Winning the semi-finals is essential for David's career as a coach; failure would jeopardize his position.
- Peter's Love for Hockey: He appreciates the silence that comes with skating, reflecting his desire for tranquility in a chaotic world.
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