Shivani Chandrasekaran

Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech

Beginning: Page 1-90

Beginning: Page 1-90
(Page 1) Just over a week ago, my
father plucked me up like a weed and
took me and all our belongings (no,
that is not true-he did not bring the
chestnut tree, the willow, the maple,
the hayloft, or the swimming hole,
which all belonged to me)



(Page 1) This passage shows that
Salamancas true belonging is with
nature, in Kentucky. She feels
comfort when she was a part of the
Earth back in her old home, where
she could find true happiness. But
she later discovers, it isnt where you
are but who you are with that
matters.


Middle: Page 91-188

Middle: Page 91-188
(Page 107) He loved the farm
because he could be out in the real
air, and he wouldnt wear work gloves
because he liked to touch the earth
and the wood and the animals. It
was painful for him to go to work in
an office when we moved. He did not
like being sealed up inside with
nothing real to touch.

(Page 107) This passage is used to
demonstrate that Salamancas father
felt an acceptance when he was
outside. Therefore, his belonging is
with nature, much like Salamancas
and Sals mother.
End: Page 189-280

End: Page 189-280
(Page 273) Gramps lay down on the
bed and stared up at the ceilingI
miss my gooseberry. I sat down on
the other side of the bed and held his
hand. This aint your marriage
bedGramps cleared his throat and
said, But it will have to do.




(Page 273) I chose this passage
because it clearly indicates that
Gramps had felt as though his
gooseberry was a part of him.
Gooseberry, being Gram meant a lot
to Gramps because he truly loved
her, so without her, he has lost a
valuable belonging, just like his
marriage bed. Throughout the story,
It is noted that Gramps would prefer
his marriage bed over all others.