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What is the setting of the novel when it opens?
What is the setting of the novel when it opens?
An orphanage in England
Why can't Sophie sleep?
Why can't Sophie sleep?
The moon shined through a gap in her curtains.
What does the giant do in front of the window across the street?
What does the giant do in front of the window across the street?
He pours something into a trumpet and blows it through the window.
What motivated Sophie to hide under the covers?
What motivated Sophie to hide under the covers?
When the giant was going home, how did he carry Sophie?
When the giant was going home, how did he carry Sophie?
How did Sophie's mood change once she learned the giant's name?
How did Sophie's mood change once she learned the giant's name?
What do the people from Panama taste like?
What do the people from Panama taste like?
What does the BFG call people?
What does the BFG call people?
What does the giant have on his shelves?
What does the giant have on his shelves?
How would you describe the setting of Giant's Country?
How would you describe the setting of Giant's Country?
What does BFG stand for?
What does BFG stand for?
What is the difference between the BFG and the other giants?
What is the difference between the BFG and the other giants?
How many giants are there in Giant Country (including BFG)?
How many giants are there in Giant Country (including BFG)?
How do you think Sophie feels about her future after talking to BFG?
How do you think Sophie feels about her future after talking to BFG?
What is BFG's secret?
What is BFG's secret?
"Skin and groans" means...
"Skin and groans" means...
"Human beans" means...
"Human beans" means...
"Cannybully" means...
"Cannybully" means...
"Deliver us from weasels" means...
"Deliver us from weasels" means...
Why is the BFG partly responsible for Sophie ending up in Bloodbottler's mouth?
Why is the BFG partly responsible for Sophie ending up in Bloodbottler's mouth?
What is the CONFLICT of the novel?
What is the CONFLICT of the novel?
How does the BFG carry Sophie on their way to Dream Country?
How does the BFG carry Sophie on their way to Dream Country?
Why do Sophie and the BFG have to be quiet in dream country?
Why do Sophie and the BFG have to be quiet in dream country?
How does the BFG catch dreams?
How does the BFG catch dreams?
"Golden phizzwizzard" is...
"Golden phizzwizzard" is...
"Trogglehumpter" is...
"Trogglehumpter" is...
How did the BFG's mood change from the beginning of the book to the end of chapter 12?
How did the BFG's mood change from the beginning of the book to the end of chapter 12?
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Study Notes
Setting and Characters
- The novel opens in an orphanage located in England, which establishes Sophie's initial environment.
- Sophie struggles to sleep due to moonlight penetrating her curtains, highlighting her discomfort.
- A giant enters the scene, pouring something into a trumpet, creating curiosity and fear simultaneously.
Significant Events
- Sophie's instinct to hide under the covers is triggered when the giant notices her looking out the window.
- The giant carries Sophie home wrapped in her blanket, which introduces a protective element to his character.
- Upon learning the giant’s name—BFG—Sophie’s emotions shift from fear to happiness, marking their developing bond.
Giants and Unique Terms
- The BFG refers to humans as "human beans," showcasing his playful language and perspective.
- He describes the taste of people from Panama as “hats,” adding a whimsical touch to his character.
- The BFG is set apart from other giants, who are described as bigger and more menacing, distinguishing him as a benevolent figure.
- Giant Country is vividly depicted with blue rocks, a large mountain, and a sparkly sky, giving a fantastical feel to the setting.
Conflict and Themes
- The main conflict revolves around Sophie and the BFG's goal to eliminate the other giants, highlighting themes of bravery and companionship.
- Sophie's future seems hopeless after realizing the BFG believes she will never escape from the giants.
Dreams and Nightmares
- The BFG's secret of catching dreams and blowing them into children's rooms adds a magical element to the story.
- Sophie and BFG must remain quiet in Dream Country so he can hear the dreams, establishing the importance of silence in that realm.
- Dreams and nightmares are defined as "golden phizzwizzard" for pleasant dreams and "trogglehumpter" for nightmares, adding depth to the dream-catching concept.
Emotions and Changes
- The BFG transitions from joy in dream catching to sadness over the trogglehumper, showcasing his emotional depth and care for children.
- The use of playful language such as "skin and groans" for frailness and "cannybully" for cannibals enriches the text and character interactions.
Additional Notes
- The narrative introduces whimsical terms that reflect the imaginative world of giants and dreams, engaging the reader.
- Sophie's feelings evolve throughout the chapters, providing insight into her resilience and adaptability in the face of adversity.
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