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What is the name of the book?
What is the name of the book?
Educated
Who is the author of the book?
Who is the author of the book?
Tara Westover
What is the setting time of the book?
What is the setting time of the book?
1996-2014
Where is the setting place of the book?
Where is the setting place of the book?
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What is the major conflict in the book?
What is the major conflict in the book?
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What is the rising action of the story?
What is the rising action of the story?
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What is the climax of the story?
What is the climax of the story?
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What happens during the falling action?
What happens during the falling action?
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Where did Tara Westover go to school?
Where did Tara Westover go to school?
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Who is the antagonist in 'Educated'?
Who is the antagonist in 'Educated'?
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Can you summarize the character of Shawn?
Can you summarize the character of Shawn?
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Can you summarize the character of Faye?
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Who is Richard in Tara's life?
Who is Richard in Tara's life?
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Study Notes
General Information
- Book Title: Educated
- Author: Tara Westover
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Setting:
- Time Period: 1996-2014
- Locations: Idaho, Utah, England
Major Themes
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Conflict:
- Tara's struggle to escape her controlling and violent family, who impose a life of isolation and strict obedience.
Plot Structure
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Rising Action:
- Tara's curiosity about the outside world drives her to attend college and graduate school, fostering her desire for independence and personal decision-making.
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Climax:
- Tara's refusal to accept a traditional Mormon blessing from her father symbolizes her rejection of their religious authority and commitment to her own free will.
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Falling Action:
- Tara attempts to maintain family relationships but ultimately recognizes that her family's acceptance hinges on her submission to their beliefs.
Educational Journey
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Schools Attended:
- Trinity College, Brigham Young University, University of Cambridge
Character Analysis
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Gene Westover (Father):
- Manipulative and aggressive; exerts control over family through paranoia and strict beliefs.
- Represents a traditional patriarchal figure, imposing gender roles and isolation.
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Faye Westover (Mother):
- Plays dual roles as both an antagonist and a supporter; struggles against her husband's control while sometimes betraying Tara.
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Richard Westover (Brother):
- Faithful Mormon who eventually supports Tara in pursuing education, challenging their father's beliefs.
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Shawn Westover (Brother):
- Verbally and physically abusive, mirrors their father's manipulation; exerted power through aggression towards Tara and other women.
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Tyler Westover (Brother):
- Represents a positive influence in Tara's life; supportive and leaves home for a healthy relationship.
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Audrey Westover (Sister):
- Fellow victim of Shawn's abuse; desires familial unity but succumbs to family pressures against Tara.
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Emily (Shawn's Wife):
- Submissive to Shawn’s abuse; represents the impact of learned helplessness and the struggle for independent identity.
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Charles (Friend/Boyfriend):
- Acts as a stabilizing presence in Tara's life, supporting her quest for normalcy and emotional connection outside her family dynamics.
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Erin (Shawn's Ex-Girlfriend):
- Validates Tara's experiences of abuse, highlighting the severity of Shawn's behavior and the wider patterns of violence.
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