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James and the Giant Peach Theme

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What is the main theme of James and the Giant Peach?

It's never too late to make friends (correct)

Overcoming fear of insects

The power of imagination

The importance of family

Why does James desire something in the story?

Because he wants friends who care about him (correct)

Because he wants to travel

Because he wants to be famous

Because he wants to be rich

What does the word 'desire' mean in the story?

To hate something

To need something

To fear something

To want something very badly (correct)

How does Centipede's personality change towards James?

James starts to enjoy his joking personality Signup and view all the answers

What is special about Miss Spider's skills?

Her weaving skills help James and the other characters survive in the peach Signup and view all the answers

Why does the Earthworm give James the most trouble?

Because he is blind and cannot tell what is going on around him Signup and view all the answers

What is special about the Old Green Grasshopper?

He is the wisest Signup and view all the answers

What does Roald Dahl have according to the story?

A great imagination Signup and view all the answers

What is an arachnid according to the story?

A type of animal that has many legs and whose body is divided into parts Signup and view all the answers

How does Miss Spider act towards James?

Like a mother figure Signup and view all the answers

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James and the Giant Peach Theme

The story's theme is that it's never too late to make friends, even in difficult circumstances.
James' desire for friendship motivates him to persevere despite losing his parents and being mistreated by his aunts.

Characters in James and the Giant Peach

Centipede: initially feared by James, but later enjoyed for his joking personality, which sometimes gets him into trouble.
Miss Spider: a kind and gentle arachnid who acts as a mother figure to James, using her weaving skills to help the group survive in the peach.

More Characters in the Peach

Earthworm: initially resistive to James' plan, but eventually becomes a great friend despite being blind and unable to perceive his surroundings.
Old Green Grasshopper: wise and nice to James, teaches others from his experiences and makes peace among the group when disagreements arise.
Ladybug: a warm, kind, and gentle mother figure to James, ensuring he's confident in his plans to rescue everyone from the peach safely.