Beyond the Bright Sea Themes Example
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Beyond the Bright Sea by Lauren Wolk
By Lauren Ayube
When 12 year old Crow was just a baby, she was put on a skiff and set out into the ocean. She washed up on the shore of one of the tiny Elizabeth Islands in Massachusetts. Taken in by a solitary man who she calls Osh, Crow adapts to island life but always wonders about her past and her family. Engage students with Storyboard That premade activities!
Storyboard Description
Have students identify and illustrate themes in Beyond the Bright Sea by Lauren Wolk.
Storyboard Text
- FEAR
- Are people going to be afraid of me forever?
- Not forever. But some people let fear set its hook in them, so it's hard to pull out.
- IDENTITY
- That sailor looks an awful lot like me...
- There are many examples of fear throughout the story. Because Crow is known to be from Penikese, which was once a home for lepers, people are afraid to be near her. One example is when she tried to go to the school house and the teacher would not let her stay.
- The novel centers around Crow’s desire to find out about her past and who she really is. Not knowing about her family keeps Crow from really knowing herself. One example of Crow longing to know her identity is when she sees a schooner pass by and thinks a man on it could be her brother.
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