![]() ![]() ![]() In this novel, friendship is largely established by the act of giving. ![]() Together they are stronger than when they are apart, able to work through their problems using their combined imagination. At the same time, their friendship is a refuge from real-world troubles, such as Jess’s conflicts with his father and Leslie’s alienation at school. ![]() Their friendship is a healthy one, in which they encourage each other to grow and try new things and face their fears. Most of the story revolves around the growing friendship between Jess and Leslie, and the impact it has on their lives. Note: This discussion draws from every part of the book, and so contains spoilers for those who haven’t read it yet. This article explores the book’s major themes, identifying and describing how each is revealed over the course of the story. These themes are important and central to our own lives, touching on universal fears and experiences like death and friendship, and are identified by teachers who wish to teach lessons about bullying and other issues. Much of the power of the book, the reason it has been loved by both students and teachers, lies in the themes woven throughout the narrative. It has been read and taught for decades, and even recently made into a motion picture. Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson is a novel that has resonated with more than one generation of children. ![]()
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