A Tree Grows in Brooklyn Learning Guide: Table of Contents
Introduction
Themes
Quotes
Perseverance
Perseverance Quotes
Gender
Gender Quotes
Society and Class
Society and Class Quotes
Education
Education Quotes
Dreams, Hopes, and Plans
Dreams, Hopes, and Plans Quotes
Family
Family Quotes
Coming of Age
Coming of Age Quotes
Visions of America
Visions of America Quotes
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
Chapter 25
Chapter 26
Chapter 27
Chapter 28
Chapter 29
Chapter 30
Chapter 31
Chapter 32
Chapter 33
Chapter 34
Chapter 35
Chapter 36
Chapter 37
Chapter 38
Chapter 39
Chapter 40
Chapter 41
Chapter 42
Chapter 43
Chapter 44
Chapter 45
Chapter 46
Chapter 47
Chapter 48
Chapter 49
Chapter 50
Themes
Quotes
Perseverance
Perseverance Quotes
Gender
Gender Quotes
Society and Class
Society and Class Quotes
Education
Education Quotes
Dreams, Hopes, and Plans
Dreams, Hopes, and Plans Quotes
Family
Family Quotes
Coming of Age
Coming of Age Quotes
Visions of America
Visions of America Quotes
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
Chapter 25
Chapter 26
Chapter 27
Chapter 28
Chapter 29
Chapter 30
Chapter 31
Chapter 32
Chapter 33
Chapter 34
Chapter 35
Chapter 36
Chapter 37
Chapter 38
Chapter 39
Chapter 40
Chapter 41
Chapter 42
Chapter 43
Chapter 44
Chapter 45
Chapter 46
Chapter 47
Chapter 48
Chapter 49
Chapter 50
Chapter 51
Chapter 52
Chapter 53
Chapter 54
Chapter 55
Chapter 56
Brief Summary
Characters
Mary Frances Nolan (Francie)
Francie’s Timeline
Katie Nolan
Katie’s Timeline
Johnny Nolan
Johnny’s Timeline
Sissy Rommely
Conelius (Neeley) Nolan
John (Steve)
Mary Rommely
Thomas Rommely
Evy (Rommely) Flittman
Willie Flittman
Sergeant Michael McShane
Minor Characters
Character Clues
Character Roles (Protagonist, Antagonist...)
Protagonist
Antagonist
GuideMentor
Foil
Analysis
Symbolism, Imagery, Allegory
The Tree of Heaven
Music
Mama’s Hands
Setting
Narrator Point of View
Genre
Tone
Writing Style
What's Up With the Title?
What's Up With the Ending?
Tough-o-Meter
Plot Analysis
Trivia
Allusions
Study Questions
Best of the Web
Essay
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
Current Events & Pop Culture
Challenges & Opportunities
Assignments & Activities
Characterization
Chew On This
Character Journal Entry
Facebook Plot Summary
Archetypes
Symbolism, Allusion, and Irony
Literary Devices
Adaptation
Why Should I Care?
How Different Was It Really?
Follow the Thread
Nickeled & Dimed
Discussion & Essay Questions
Reading Quizzes
Related History & Literature on Shmoop
Chapter 52
Chapter 53
Chapter 54
Chapter 55
Chapter 56
Brief Summary
Characters
Mary Frances Nolan (Francie)
Francie’s Timeline
Katie Nolan
Katie’s Timeline
Johnny Nolan
Johnny’s Timeline
Sissy Rommely
Conelius (Neeley) Nolan
John (Steve)
Mary Rommely
Thomas Rommely
Evy (Rommely) Flittman
Willie Flittman
Sergeant Michael McShane
Minor Characters
Character Clues
Character Roles (Protagonist, Antagonist...)
Protagonist
Antagonist
GuideMentor
Foil
Analysis
Symbolism, Imagery, Allegory
The Tree of Heaven
Music
Mama’s Hands
Setting
Narrator Point of View
Genre
Tone
Writing Style
What's Up With the Title?
What's Up With the Ending?
Tough-o-Meter
Plot Analysis
Trivia
Allusions
Study Questions
Best of the Web
Essay
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
Current Events & Pop Culture
Challenges & Opportunities
Assignments & Activities
Characterization
Chew On This
Character Journal Entry
Facebook Plot Summary
Archetypes
Symbolism, Allusion, and Irony
Literary Devices
Adaptation
Why Should I Care?
How Different Was It Really?
Follow the Thread
Nickeled & Dimed
Discussion & Essay Questions
Reading Quizzes
Related History & Literature on Shmoop