Begin by asking students to think about the main themes of this story and come together to discuss their answers. Then have students choose one of the themes and write an essay discussing it. This essay should include a brief summary of the text, emphasizing the role of the selected theme, and a discussion of how it develops over the course of the story. What is the relationship of this theme to the characters, setting and plot? Have students cite specific evidence from the text to support their analysis.
