Study questions
The following study questions can help you get started with your analysis and interpretation of "The Cherry Tree" by Lisa Blower.
Structure
- Which external conflict drives the story?
- How is the external conflict related to Thea's internal conflict?
- What does the ending suggest about Thea's future?
Characterization
- What happened to Thea to make her isolate herself from the world?
- Why is Thea so upset with Roxanne and Toby?
- What makes Thea open the door at the end of the story?
Setting
- How can we tell that Thea's entire life takes place within a short distance of her ho
