The Hour of the Star Learning Guide: Table of Contents
Introduction
Themes
Quotes
Life, Consciousness, and Existence
Life, Consciousness, and Existence Quotes
Philosophical Viewpoints: Existentialism
Philosophical Viewpoints: Existentialism Quotes
Poverty
Poverty Quotes
Identity
Identity Quotes
Language and Communication
Language and Communication Quotes
Isolation
Isolation Quotes
Sadness
Sadness Quotes
Suffering
Suffering Quotes
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Brief Summary
Characters
Macabéa
Timeline
Rodrigo S.M.
Olímpico de Jesus
Glória
Macabéa's Aunt
Madame Carlota
Senhor Raimundo Silveira
The Doctor
The Marias
Character Clues
Character Roles (Protagonist, Antagonist...)
Protagonist
Antagonist
GuideMentor
Foil
LoveInterest
Analysis
Symbolism, Imagery, Allegory
The Star
The Cockerel
Bang
Music
The Yellow Mercedes
Setting
Themes
Quotes
Life, Consciousness, and Existence
Life, Consciousness, and Existence Quotes
Philosophical Viewpoints: Existentialism
Philosophical Viewpoints: Existentialism Quotes
Poverty
Poverty Quotes
Identity
Identity Quotes
Language and Communication
Language and Communication Quotes
Isolation
Isolation Quotes
Sadness
Sadness Quotes
Suffering
Suffering Quotes
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Brief Summary
Characters
Macabéa
Timeline
Rodrigo S.M.
Olímpico de Jesus
Glória
Macabéa's Aunt
Madame Carlota
Senhor Raimundo Silveira
The Doctor
The Marias
Character Clues
Character Roles (Protagonist, Antagonist...)
Protagonist
Antagonist
GuideMentor
Foil
LoveInterest
Analysis
Symbolism, Imagery, Allegory
The Star
The Cockerel
Bang
Music
The Yellow Mercedes
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
Booker's Seven Basic Plots Analysis
Three-Act Plot Analysis
Trivia
Steaminess Rating
Allusions
Study Questions
Best of the Web
Module Quizzes
Quotes (What Was Said) Quiz
Quotes (What Was Said) Quiz True or False
Themes (For the Most Part) Quiz
Themes (For the Most Part) Quiz True or False
Symbols Quiz
Symbols Quiz True or False
Who's the Strangest Specimen of Human?
Who's the Strangest Specimen of Human? True or False
Pile on the Pain
Pile on the Pain True or False
Essay
Teaching The Hour of the Star
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?
Pitching the Book
Start of Something New or Bad
Existential Book Club
Discussion & Essay Questions
Reading Quizzes
Related History & Literature on Shmoop
Genre
Tone
Writing Style
What's Up With the Title?
What's Up With the Ending?
Tough-o-Meter
Plot Analysis
Booker's Seven Basic Plots Analysis
Three-Act Plot Analysis
Trivia
Steaminess Rating
Allusions
Study Questions
Best of the Web
Module Quizzes
Quotes (What Was Said) Quiz
Quotes (What Was Said) Quiz True or False
Themes (For the Most Part) Quiz
Themes (For the Most Part) Quiz True or False
Symbols Quiz
Symbols Quiz True or False
Who's the Strangest Specimen of Human?
Who's the Strangest Specimen of Human? True or False
Pile on the Pain
Pile on the Pain True or False
Essay
Teaching The Hour of the Star
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?
Pitching the Book
Start of Something New or Bad
Existential Book Club
Discussion & Essay Questions
Reading Quizzes
Related History & Literature on Shmoop