Uprising

Identify two conflicts in the text. Trace their development throughout the text. If they are resolved, explain how. How do their resolutions, or lack thereof, contribute to the novel’s thematic explorations?

What role does Weasel’s character play in the text? Analyze how he impacts Lidia’s growth and development. How do his actions support the theme of Self-Sacrifice and Resilience Against Genocidal Violence?

Analyze the motif of home throughout Uprising. What theme from the text relates to this motif? Trace the theme’s development throughout the text and identify at least two literary elements that support that theme.

How is Mama a villain in the text? How is she a sympathetic character? Cite specific scenes in the text that support your analysis. What role does she play in Lidia’s character development? How do her actions complicate The Importance of Family, Friendship, and Community?

As a bildungsroman, the novel shows Lidia’s growth and development as a character. Trace her growth throughout the novel. How is Lidia at the start of the novel, and how is she by the end? Using textual evidence, what internal and external factors facilitate her change? How does her evolution relate to Personal Growth in Extreme Hardship?

Much of the novel’s tone is bleak and hopeless as the characters fight against Nazi occupation, violence, and devastation. Identify three points in the novel where the tone changes. What is the new tone? Provide specific textual evidence to support your assertion.

What role does luck play in the novel, specifically relating to Lidia’s character? Identify at least three moments where luck plays a crucial role in her survival. In addition to luck, what other key aspects of Lidia’s character help her survive these moments?

What is the relationship between trust and doubt in Uprising? How do characters experience anxiety and fear, particularly concerning Nazi occupation, surveillance, and skepticism toward others? Consider pages 222-25, where Lidia and Mrs. Markus interact, as one example.