At the end, Stella takes Magda's shawl, and Nazis kill Magda by throwing her into an electric fence. ... A symbol is a sign or an object representing something hidden or invisible and more important or complex than the object itself. The author uses symbolism in this story to make us visualize the setting. ... (Wilson 298). ... This is important to consider because that was the very first time Magda cries for something in her life (Friedman 114). ...

• Word Count: 1071
• Approx Pages: 4
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

This setting is very important because it is where they hunt and also why Billy is a country type of boy. Wilson Rawls wrote this book to show what a boy's determination can accomplish and at how young of an age you can be to accomplish the goals that you want. ... Then Little Ann using her wits catches the coon in a hollowed out fence post. ...

• Word Count: 951
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School