Educated by Tara Westover Quiz
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What is the name of the book?

Educated

Who is the author of the book?

Tara Westover

What is the setting time of the book?

1996-2014

Where is the setting place of the book?

<p>Idaho, Utah, England</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the major conflict in the book?

<p>Tara struggles to break free from her controlling and violent family who want her to live a life of isolation and obedience.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the rising action of the story?

<p>Tara becomes increasingly curious about the wider world and eventually goes to college and graduate school.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the climax of the story?

<p>Tara refuses to let her father give her a traditional Mormon blessing, showing that she values her own free will more than her relationship with her family.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens during the falling action?

<p>Tara makes several efforts to maintain a relationship with her family but realizes they won't accept her unless she reconciles with her father.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where did Tara Westover go to school?

<p>Trinity College, Brigham Young University, University of Cambridge</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is the antagonist in 'Educated'?

<p>Gene, Tara's father</p> Signup and view all the answers

Can you summarize the character of Shawn?

<p>Shawn is Tara's brother who is aggressively manipulative and physically abusive.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Can you summarize the character of Faye?

<p>Faye is Tara's mother who is both an antagonist and a protagonist. She is supportive at times but also betrays Tara.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is Richard in Tara's life?

<p>Richard is one of Tara's older brothers who supports her after initially not being supportive.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

General Information

  • Book Title: Educated
  • Author: Tara Westover
  • Setting:
    • Time Period: 1996-2014
    • Locations: Idaho, Utah, England

Major Themes

  • Conflict:
    • Tara's struggle to escape her controlling and violent family, who impose a life of isolation and strict obedience.

Plot Structure

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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

  • Schools Attended:
    • Trinity College, Brigham Young University, University of Cambridge

Character Analysis

  • 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.
  • Faye Westover (Mother):

    • Plays dual roles as both an antagonist and a supporter; struggles against her husband's control while sometimes betraying Tara.
  • Richard Westover (Brother):

    • Faithful Mormon who eventually supports Tara in pursuing education, challenging their father's beliefs.
  • Shawn Westover (Brother):

    • Verbally and physically abusive, mirrors their father's manipulation; exerted power through aggression towards Tara and other women.
  • Tyler Westover (Brother):

    • Represents a positive influence in Tara's life; supportive and leaves home for a healthy relationship.
  • Audrey Westover (Sister):

    • Fellow victim of Shawn's abuse; desires familial unity but succumbs to family pressures against Tara.
  • Emily (Shawn's Wife):

    • Submissive to Shawn’s abuse; represents the impact of learned helplessness and the struggle for independent identity.
  • Charles (Friend/Boyfriend):

    • Acts as a stabilizing presence in Tara's life, supporting her quest for normalcy and emotional connection outside her family dynamics.
  • 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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Test your knowledge on 'Educated' by Tara Westover with this flashcard quiz. Explore key elements such as the author, setting, and major conflicts within the memoir. Perfect for those studying or discussing this powerful narrative.

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