Study questions
Here are some study questions to help get you started on working with the short story "Home Is Not Here" by Laura Blake.
Structure
- What is the effect of the story's use of flashback?
- How does the story create tension about Birdie's situation?
- Is the ending open or closed? What do you think will happen to Birdie now?
Characters
- What is Birdie's background? How did she end up in the UK?
- What is Birdie's current family situation?
- How does Birdie fee