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Why is Ellie and Jeremiah's relationship so controversial?
Ellie and Jeremiah's relationship is so controversial and stigmatized because of the differences between the two--both materially and culturally. On one hand, Jeremiah is a Black boy from Brooklyn, which is a poorer part of New York City. Ellie, on the other hand, is a white girl from the more affluent Upper West Side of Manhattan. There is also a bit of consternation surrounding their relationship because of race: Jeremiah and Ellie are in an interracial relationship, which is still stigmatized to this day.
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Why did Ellie's parents separate?
Ellie's parents' separation caused her a tremendous amount of anger and grief. Ellie's mother, much to the chagrin of her father and herself, left twice and came back twice. Her father, on the other hand, is married to his work and is absent much of the time.
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How does Ellie and Jeremiah's relationship end?
Although the two love each other deeply and are committed to each other, Jeremiah tragically dies one day after he gets into an accident. This leaves Ellie understandably heartbroken, upset over Jeremiah's death, the end of their relationship, and her difficult home life.
If You Come Softly Essay Questions
by Jacqueline Woodson
Essay Questions
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