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What is the verse of the first epigraph?
What is the verse of the first epigraph?
Dueteronomy 32:39
Who is the musical artist that is quoted in the third epigraph?
Who is the musical artist that is quoted in the third epigraph?
OutKast
What is Esch reading as part of her summer reading?
What is Esch reading as part of her summer reading?
Mythology by Edith Hamilton
What story does Esch compare herself to most often?
What story does Esch compare herself to most often?
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Who is Esch in love with?
Who is Esch in love with?
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What color is China?
What color is China?
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How did Mama die?
How did Mama die?
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How many puppies did China have originally?
How many puppies did China have originally?
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How old was Esch when she started having sex?
How old was Esch when she started having sex?
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Who is the first person Esch had sex with?
Who is the first person Esch had sex with?
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What does the dirt get infected with?
What does the dirt get infected with?
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What does Esch name the sick puppy?
What does Esch name the sick puppy?
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What does Esch do that Manny thinks is weird?
What does Esch do that Manny thinks is weird?
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What does Skeetah get to protect the puppies from the dirt?
What does Skeetah get to protect the puppies from the dirt?
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What is the storm in the gulf named?
What is the storm in the gulf named?
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What does Skeetah eat that is odd?
What does Skeetah eat that is odd?
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What is the signal for people coming when they break into the white family's shed?
What is the signal for people coming when they break into the white family's shed?
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How much money can Skeetah get for the puppies if they all survive?
How much money can Skeetah get for the puppies if they all survive?
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What is the name of the old man's dog who chases after them?
What is the name of the old man's dog who chases after them?
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What are the dark spots on Esch's stomach from?
What are the dark spots on Esch's stomach from?
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What is Manny's nervous habit?
What is Manny's nervous habit?
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What is Rico's dog's name?
What is Rico's dog's name?
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What does Manny say to mix with the Ivomec?
What does Manny say to mix with the Ivomec?
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What are some of the things Esch has heard at school to get rid of the baby?
What are some of the things Esch has heard at school to get rid of the baby?
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Why does Skeetah think he gave China too much Ivomec?
Why does Skeetah think he gave China too much Ivomec?
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What is Manny's girlfriend's name?
What is Manny's girlfriend's name?
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What is the hurricane's name?
What is the hurricane's name?
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What happens to Daddy while Randall drives the tractor into the wall?
What happens to Daddy while Randall drives the tractor into the wall?
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What happens to the red puppy?
What happens to the red puppy?
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Study Notes
Key Characters and Relationships
- Esch is in love with Manny and often compares herself to Medea from mythology.
- Skeetah cares for the puppies and is protective, concerned about their health.
- Mama died from childbirth complications related to Junior.
- Skeetah's nervous energy is shown through his odd habit of eating razor blades.
Significant Events and Context
- The opening epigraphs include a verse from Deuteronomy 32:39 and a quote from OutKast.
- Esch reads "Mythology" by Edith Hamilton during her summer, reflecting her interests in myth and identity.
- Esch began having sexual experiences at age 12, the first being with Marquise.
- Hurricane Katrina, referred to as the storm in the gulf, is a looming threat throughout the story.
Animal Interactions and Symbolism
- China, a white dog, gives birth to an initial litter of five puppies.
- Esch names a sick puppy Nella, showcasing her attachment to the animals.
- The puppies face health risks, particularly from parvo, and Skeetah uses linoleum for protection from infected dirt.
Health and Survival
- The family faces dire circumstances including financial hardships, with Skeetah hoping to earn $800 if all puppies survive.
- Discussions around unwanted pregnancy reveal the extreme lengths some girls believe they need to go to avoid motherhood.
Trauma and Family Dynamics
- Daddy suffers a serious injury while operating a tractor, losing three fingers, indicating the family's struggles.
- The emotional scars of loss and trauma are compounded by physical scars on Esch's stomach from chickenpox.
Miscellaneous Facts
- Manny exhibits a nervous habit of fiddling with a lighter, which illustrates his anxiety.
- The dog Kilo belongs to Rico, showcasing the interconnectedness of the characters through their pets.
- Manny suggests mixing Ivomec with cooking oil, which highlights the practical measures the characters take to care for their animals amidst chaos.
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