Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane Flashcards
Who is Edward Tulane and how did he come to be created?
Pellegrina had him made by a French craftsman and gave him to her granddaughter, Abilene.
What happened when Edward went in the boat?
He fell off the boat when the boys were playing around with him.
Where did Edward get lost first?
a ship called the Queen Mary
Why does Pellegrina tell the story about a princess who loves no one and is turned into a warthog by a witch to Abilene and Edward?
She is sharing life’s most important lesson - love one another.
How does Abilene feel about Edward and why does she love him so much?
Edward is Abilene’s imaginary friend and companion. She is an only child in an adult world.
What emotion does Edward feel in return and why?
Edward is smug and seems to think he deserves to be treated well and pampered.
Why is Abilene indignant at the end of the story?
She is indignant because no one lives happily ever after.
