"The White Bone" Quiz
A group of elephants navigate the dangers of the African wilderness in search of a legendary "Safe Place."
fiction | 336 pages | Published in 1999
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Essay questions
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- How does the author use the perspective of elephants to explore the themes of survival and the impact of human intervention in 'The White Bone'?
- Discuss the symbolism of the 'white bone' and its significance in the novel.
- In what ways does the author depict the complex social structures and relationships among the elephant characters?
- How does the novel address the conflict between instinct and the influence of human civilization on the natural world?
- Examine the role of memory and ancestral knowledge in the elephants' journey and their struggle for survival.
- Discuss the portrayal of empathy and interconnectedness among the elephant characters and their interactions with other species.
- Explore the author's use of magical realism in depicting the elephants' experiences and their perception of the world.
