Rock Creek By RW Bennett

Question 1

The European aristocracy maintained its wealth and status through a caste-like system where, from birth to death, improving one’s station in life was almost impossible. In the late 1700s, this system was being severely tested. The American Revolution had a lot to do with its proclamation that “all men are created equal” - quite a novel concept for the times. What are a few other significant changes that took place clearly into the 20th Century that led to changes in the lives of the less privileged, like Ramsey and Annie Chris
who yearned to escape virtual serfdom?

Question 2

The Victorian Age was thriving well into the 20th Century, and Myra was caught right in the middle of it. When did mores begin to change for women in Europe and America?

Question 3

You may remember examples of Victorian mores that were still in place as you were growing up. Name a few examples.

Question 4

Myra’s experience in the dead of winter on the winter range with Ramsey, as they tried to find his sheep, changed her life. What did she discover about herself during this time?

Question 5

By giving examples, try to track the step-by-step self-discovery progress Myra made from the winter range to the end of the story.

Question 6

If the book were a movie, who should be cast to play the following roles:
a. Myra
b. Ramsey
c. Annie Chris
d. Langston
e. Junior

Question 7

Below are twelve common themes found in works of fiction. Which of these best describes the theme in ROCK CREEK and why? Novels often have more than one theme. If none of these fit the story what would you suggest?
a. Love
b. War
c. Revenge
d. Betrayal
e. Remorse
f. Good versus evil
g. Redemption
h. Friendship
i. Family
j. Death
k. Prejudice
l. Coming of Age

Question 8

If you could identify one moral to the story, what would the moral of this story be?