With so little time to do all that, how did she know that Chase would be at the Tower? The return bus departed at 2:30. But not there, not then.. Then next thing I know hes sitting at the court behind her. I absolutely loved and appreciated the movie and will be reading the book but Im from Asheville, NC and confused about the setting. It wasnt my favorite book, but I think it is definitely a story of resilience. I thought she & Tate tossed it back & forth in their boats & it ended up in Tates boat. Who knows for sure, but she didnt seem she could or would have been able to do the whole bus thing. Hi Jennifer Marie Lin, Did she have his phone number? 'Luring him was as easy,' reads the first line in the poem. Interesting thoughts, but I see it differently. Jumpins wife. Given that Kya later uses this same tactic of seduction to kill Chase (who has become a threatening presence in her life), it becomes clear that Kya sees fireflies as examples of female predation and strength. How did Chase Andrews die? Incidentally, its also the city where Delia Owens lives.). The female firefly that Kya watches eat a potential mate represents the same kind of power that she herself taps into when she uses her own sex appeal to lure Chase into a death trap. Didnt enjoy reading the book at all. What say you? If not, Tate is the one who made arrangements for her to get published. When Kya met Chase she was surprised by how much she wanted to be with him. Oh well! I just finished the book myself, the Audio book version (Narrated by: Cassandra Campbell, who did a great job, if anyone is interested in Audio books I do because of my commute, and I enjoy a good narrator. She assessed Chase as this type of person, and her understanding was that it was either her or him. At trial, theres a discussion of whether this was feasible in 50 minutes. 1. According to this mindset, living things must do whatever it takes to survive, even if this sometimes requires acting mercilessly. So, you could see it as her taking something back from him when she killed him. I cant figure out when Jodie showed up to the trail. I assume the old lady on the 2:30 a.m. bus from Barkley Cove to Greenville was Kya in disguise. Interestingly enough, though, some of the less impressive males (Tate) find ways to trick females into thinking that theyre the alpha males, doing so by strutting about loudly with their bodies puffed up to look larger than they actually are. Great movie. Why did the sheriff go out and find Tate and take him away. It is revealed through a poem titled 'The Firefly' that Kya was in fact the one to kill Chase. It is revealed through a poem titled 'The Firefly' that Kya was in fact the one to kill Chase. Good question. Jodie and his wife had children and visited a few times a year to fish and be a family. After the final scene in the movie pointing to Kya having killed Chase, I wondered about the relevance of the day he-the lawyer saw the two men hugging by the boat and his reaction afterwards seemed like something perplexed him but also left the feeling that he had found a missing puzzle piece. The fire tower is close to town. Ky probably took the hat in the end. )even at the expense of some of the players*.. Chases mother is the one that pushed the necklace theory to the cops after all. -Graham S. When Owens reveals that Kya was Amanda Hamilton, readers see that she wasnt quite as cut off from the world as it might have seemed. The cat in the chair is the subtle hint of what Kya had not realized at the time of the murder if it was her. Yes,you dont kill a human being based on circumstances.But also you dont assault and make fake future promises to someone based on circumstances..If chase knew his marriage with Kya was not possible..why did he try to use her?And assualt her if she was never going to be his.Also he was athletic..she couldnt allow herself to be a victim like Ma and live in fear forever..She couldnt leave Marsh and Chase would never let her live without having his last punch..he could assault her again and threaten her to obey him plus nobody would believe prejudiced Marsh girl over chase.Definitely killing is going to extremes and violence and all and no reason would justify it ..but this is Kyas story and nature is her moral compass..Nothing is right and wrong in nature..Nature has its way to thrive and survive-just like female fireflies taught her..She would never let Chase hurt her again like Pa did to MaWhatever she did was to survive and protect her..kinda self defence..Thats the motive behind the murder..so its pretty justified(from kays pov). Its quite easy to imagine a conversation taking place planning Chases murder. Her plan had called for planting the shell necklace on Tate, that is why she had taken it off the body in the first place. They are both inaccurate and insulting, not to mention kind of (unintentionally, Im sure) racist. They move in together, hiring someone to create a lab and make some home improvements so that they can spend their lives there. Why did he have dinner with his mother without his wife ? Then after all that, he later goes back to see her and attempts to sexually assault her. (Tate doesnt comes back into the picture after Chase married Pearl.) She never gets snake bit or breaks an arm ( most kids break an arm or a toe, or something, in their lives ). So, that means there was a 50 minute window for Kya to get from the bus station to the fire tower, kill Chase and return. Where EXACTLY can I read where Kya and Chase were on the fire tower and he fell/was pushed to his death??? He just dont want to confront her knowing that she had trust issues and the moment he start to question what she had done, he knew she probably retreat and ran away for good. Although the hotel clerk testifying she wasnt sure how to use a phone could indicate that she did. Does Kya ever verbally say she did not kill Chase in either the book or movie? My biggest disappointment from this book was that, even though you know Kya ate natural, and was a very slim woman (who I would imagine being in great health) she died way too early in life. I grew up a foster child and know what it was to be alone. Her poem 'The Firefly' reveals the truth about Chase's death. Word Count: 415. Tate will protect Kya and Chase knew Kya was assaulted after all. About the necklace thing and when Chases mom was aware the necklace was missing. So, the red hat mostly serves to provide intriguing but not definitive evidence at the trial and during the investigation. He may have run off with another woman, but he was old, ugly, damaged from the war, mean as a snake and had no visible means of support other than his war pension and ir social security. They're like having in-class notes for every discussion!, This is absolutely THE best teacher resource I have ever purchased. why was Chases wife never mentioned after his death or at the trial? This paper will investigate how Where the Crawdads Sing subtly includes ecological concerns. Now, I could see Chases mother killing him or Jumper or even Tate. Reading through the comments I noticed that no one has questioned a mental breakdown as a possibility for Kya and murdering Chase Andrews. This Study Guide consists of approximately 40 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Where the Crawdads Sing. Why did Kya keep the necklace after she killed Chase? So I didnt mind it there was enough emotion and intrigue to keep me interested. Who else would do that but Chase? No, Where the Crawdads Sing is a work of fiction. Again, its clear that Kya has managed to find happiness in her life. Think it was the 3rd last chapter in the book. Did I miss what happened to Kyas father? Growing up in the south, myself, and no stranger to opinionated, holier-than-thou, judgmental and racist people, I get this, but it never-the-less infuriates me (even in a work of fiction). 2. She probably called him over telephone or left a note in her shack. ), Summary and Review for Where the Crawdads Sing, Everything We Know about the Where the Crawdads Sing Movie. I always thought crawdads were birds What relevance do the crawdads have to this film Where the rawdads Sing.So am I correct in thinking that crawdads are a crayfish?? Chase was, as most people, multidimensional. But when she got his effects it wasnt there. Judging by this sentence, -Then he opened the small box, knowing what he would find. Kya had left Chase sprawled on the dirt. Kya had a lot of reasons to dislike Chase. Back in the day they used to have these things called phone books where you could find peoples phone numbers. Slow-moving creeks wander, carrying the orb of the sun with them to the sea, and long-legged birds lift with unexpected graceas though not built to flyagainst the roar of a . 17 Top Quotes from Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens 1. Hi this is great! Please and Thank you! Doesnt make sense. At a point after a day in court the lawyer sees two men hugging and its like this makes everything clear to him. Delia Owen discusses the origins of this phrase and how it relates to her life in an interview with Hello Sunshine. She had already spent years living in fear of her father, she saw what living in fear did to her mother. I kind of thought the same thing, but mostly from Tates love for Kya, and perhaps some jealousy on his part. i would imagine it has something to do with her fear of abandonment, as she asks the cat please dont leave when it enters her cell. to go out and KILL Kya. Really? WONDERFUL Post.thanks for share..more wait .. . She was always by herself, her father rarely talked and she could not read. Our hearts broke over the injustices she endured, and they swelled as we saw her care for herself and demand the dignity that is heran every human'sbirthright . The gist of it is that, depending on factors such as her method of travel or the water conditions, it could have been possible. As one of the commenters below (thanks Lindsay!) As a mental health therapist, I have clients who fear their perpetrator and feel as though they have no control or little control, unless they move away from that rapist or molester. But, disguises, bus schedules, etc. I cant find it in the book but did Chase ransack Kyas home as he did in the film? I thought he was the murderer and they were arresting him, but that didnt happen. He realizes the poet was Kya, writing under a nom de plume all these years. Detailed explanations, analysis, and citation info for every important quote on LitCharts. What are the titles of all the books Kya (Catherine Danielle Clark) wrote throughout her lifetime? Directed by Olivia Newman from a screenplay by Lucy Alibar, the film is an adaptation of Delia Owens' best-selling 2018 novel of the same name. I loved the book and just saw the movie last week. Kya and Tate were tossing it back and forth while boating. How did it get to Kyas shack? She looks down at her hand after petting the car for a while and sees the cats fur/fibers on her hand. One detail did not work out as planned. They made sure to mention both Tate and Jumpin were the only 2 that knew she was going out of town and Jumpin made sure she told him when she left. Luring him was as easyAs flashing valentines.But like a lady fireflyThey hid a secret call to die. She even asks the guy to double check for the necklace, but he states it was never there, he never saw it. Presumably though, she saw it as some symbol of her relationship with Chase, possibly a representation of her taking back something (her dignity, her pride, her sense of safety, her sense of self worth, etc.) Is this realistic? Simply put, Kya and Tate finally manage to live a happy life together. Looking forward to a beautiful movie. In the absence of a proper father, Kya turned to Jumpin as a child, adolescent, and young adult. Would not have made it through AP Literature without the printable PDFs. Entitled to womens bodies, unable to empathize, needing to dominate, rape when rejected, etc. Love must be free to wander, To land upon its chosen shore She said we already are like the geese. I dont know and the novel and movie do not make it clear. I find myself feeling such hatred for all of the townspeople who are prejudiced and mean to her, calling her marsh trash proclaiming loudly in my car (all by myself) Hey you A***ole!! Someone here asked why Kya would have kept the red hat in her home if she ever thought about fiber evidence being used against her. If she was found guilty would he have confessed? Why was Tate arrested (pgs. Im curious How do you explain the significance of the necklace, then? I must have missed something. When Where The Crawdads Sing begins, two young boys find the dead body of a man named Chase Andrews deep in the marshes of North Carolina. I thought I remembered the courthouse cat, who befriended Kya, having an affinity with only innocents, did I just make that up?! The answer to all of these questions is a (tentative) yes. The original text plus a side-by-side modern translation of. Am surprised that no one appears to have suggested one obvious interpretation. Kya is not black or Native American. I had to get it out before I forgot. It was the marsh that shielded her from being placed at the scene, almost like it was her real family coming to her rescue. I was wondering if calling Chase Chase was a symbolic choice. Did Kya (The Marsh Girl) Murder Chase in Where the Crawdads Sing? Does the book describe how Tate feels about Kya being the murderer after all? Thank you. No,he didnt knew for sure but may have doubts..he was pretty sure Kya would make it out of the case and they would soon be exploring lagoons..So he didnt believe she would have murdered chase but the evidences somehow could atleast convince him to have doubts..which he might never confront to her due to fear of losing her. I think that Kya would have no idea there would be fibers from the hat on Chases clothing. Kya knows this is the law of nature. Why is poetry important to her? In the movie there was a scene with adults and children running towards her. How was she able to move the missing piece? The small moments, when he played harmonica, are glimpses of when he had a soul as Kya put it, and these were the parts of him that maybe Kya brought out and that was partially why he was also caught up with her. Sees right and wrong as the same color in . Lots of interesting ideas and connections. Great book. There was a white and black school is if she wasnt black, why did they put her in that school? Most of her life she only had nature as her family, so whether right or wrong, she thought she would get rid of her mate the way some insects got rid of theirs. How clever of her to take it back and hide its existence. Been together for more than 40 years and never ever have that conversation. At the end of the trail when Kya was leaving the court room, the camera focused on her hand laying on her stomach. She also kills Chase because she says I will not live in fear. Amen sister. And whoever did the illustrations that Kya did (I assume it was not the actress, but an illustrator) did such a beautiful job! It makes sense to me. Chase was a narcissist. Thanks for thisvery insightful and helpful. She traveled there by bus (Jumpin had to explain to her how to buy a bus ticket). Though her supposed act of her sneaking back, killing him, and returning, is kind of lame. It was dark, he didnt realize the grate was off. Summary. The movie, produced by Witherspoon with Owens' involvement and directed by Olivia Newman, premiered in theaters July 15 and is now available to stream on Netflix. A movie adaptation of Where the Crawdads Sings is in active development. How do Kya And Chase know to meet at the Fire Tower when he was killed? Then he finds a shell necklace that Kya made for Chase hidden in her shack. I only saw the movie perhaps the book had these answers? i just watched the movie yesterday, planning on reading the book but I havent yet. ***Female insects, Kya thought, know how to deal with their lovers. Did she call him?write him? This theory entered my mind, too. What did she mean by we already are like the geese. Tate never sees it. However, the mention of a flashing valentine makes me think she picked him up somewhere in her boat maybe with a flashing signal and they boated toward the tower together, which might explain why there was no truck there nor was his boat there. At end of movie showing credits etc. How did she get it off his body without leaving footprints? Tate must have known she murdered Chase as she had the red hat he had thrown into her boat just a month before. Toch de voorliefde voor de natuur en de mens, kan de kracht en schoonheid evenaren, Does the lawyer know kya is guilty? Obviously, legally it was definitely not justified. I believe if Tate had murdered Chase he wouldnt have allowed Kya to be accused of murder. I dont recall her being at the trial or questioned or anything. Money used to go a lot further than it does today, and her first check alone was for $5,000. Chase. 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