In "The Wednesday Wars" by Gary D. Schmidt, the resolution unfolds as Holling Hoodhood learns valuable life lessons through his experiences in seventh grade. By the end of the story, he gains confidence and a sense of identity, standing up to his father's expectations and pursuing his passion for track and Shakespeare. The relationships he builds, particularly with his teacher Mrs. Baker and his classmates, help him navigate the challenges of adolescence and ultimately shape his future aspirations. The novel concludes on a hopeful note, emphasizing growth, resilience, and the importance of personal choice.
the conflict is that holling has to stay with mrs baker every wednesday while everyone else goes to temple beth el or st adelberts
it reminded him of when he was young, he wanted to write about what it was like in his school
"The Wednesday Wars" by Gary D. Schmidt is a coming-of-age novel set in the 1960s that follows seventh-grader Holling Hoodhood, who believes he is the only student in his class not to have a religious obligation on Wednesday afternoons. Instead of being free, he spends this time with his teacher, Mrs. Baker, who challenges him to read Shakespeare and confront his fears. As Holling navigates the trials of adolescence, family expectations, and the turmoil of the Vietnam War era, he learns valuable lessons about friendship, loyalty, and finding his own identity. The story highlights the impact of personal growth and the importance of standing up for what is right.
Because of Woden, aka Odin, the leader of the Norse Gods.Wednesday is a corruption of "Woden's Day".Wednesday through Friday are named for Norse Gods.
Jan 23rd was a Wednesday in 2008, 2002, 1991, 1985 and 1980 for the past few years.
it is when holling doesnt think that mrs.baker hates his guts and starts to like staying with her on wednesday
she dies
Everyone died
They usually happen on tuesdays
A character from the Historical Fiction, Wednesday Wars.
holling hoodhood (for serious)
I think its heather
Mr. Vendleri
confident
It is about a student needing to stay at school Wednesday because half his class goes to one church then the other half goes to another, and of course the teacher doesn't like the Presbaterian kid with the last name as "Hoodhoo".
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