Highlights

Below are the themes and writing elements that the youth author chose to explore in this story.

  • Wilderness & Society

    How does the author depict humans through animal perspectives? Do you think the forest in this story is a parallel to human society, or something else altogether?

  • Grief & Parting

    How does the author use dreams to convey grief? What do you notice about the broader symbolism in this story?

  • Imagery & Characterization

    How does the author characterize the goral? In what ways is the imagery in this paragraph tied to the eagle’s influence on him?

What's Inside

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  • 1

    Story

    • Tales From the Eyrie

    • The Goral and the Eagle

    • The Warbler and the Cuckoo

    • The Chrysalis

    • The Bear that Ate a Man

    • The Hunting Dog

    • About the Author
  • 2

    Resources

    • Author Interview

    • Discussion Questions

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