I understood the one about The Firefly, and Broken Gull of Brandon Beach, but failed to get a handle on some of the others. And, even more so with your answers. Looking forward to a beautiful movie. I believe Chases mother has mentioned that she waited until the autopsy was completed and received the complete report. Why wasnt Pearl mentioned in the book or movie right after Chases death? I can get on board with the age of 5 being a little far fetched; however, everything else is not so hard to believe for me, plus her father was around for a few years in the beginning. I loved the book! Im still curious why Chase wore the necklace. Loved the movie. Falcons and many other beings as well. Hence why she wasnt so concerned or over worried because she didnt actually kill him. Was the reader supposed to realize that Kya had planned to frame Tate? Tate, her husband, finds one of these poems (that Kya wrote) along with the necklace that ties Kya to the murder. Thats all. Sees right and wrong as the same color in . I thought she & Tate tossed it back & forth in their boats & it ended up in Tates boat. What happened to Kyas father? Just north of the Pasquotank. Struggling with distance learning? Simply put, Kya and Tate finally manage to live a happy life together. Did Kya (The Marsh Girl) Murder Chase in Where the Crawdads Sing? His parents last name was also Andrews. Doesnt make sense. If she were innocent she could have figured out what happened then writing her poem later. *** (lovers is plural !). What was the dollar amount of the check Kya received from her publisher for her first book? Why does Chase Andrews have a different last name than his parents? He would have known them she killed him. Why was Tate, who always wore a red cap in his work, never considered a suspect in the book? Looking deep inside the cardboard box, he finds something else: the shell necklace that Chase wore until he died. Yeah its pretty possible..If Kya is using disguises she must have went to the town or somebody had to buy it for her.And if she went to town to buy disguises..we would have more witnesses.So probably somebody helped her and since only Jumpin knew this..it might be him. They will produce a series of pulse trains that is believed to signal an individuals presence to other crayfish. in general, defendants in criminal cases dont testify unless their lawyer feels they absolutely must for some reason. No, Where the Crawdads Sing is a work of fiction. I thought he was the murderer and they were arresting him, but that didnt happen. nor his boat, when the sheriff first investigated. But earlier in the book its made clear that Chases mother doesnt go to the police until 8 days after they find his body and tell them about the missing necklace? The Firefly poem gives Tate the first clue that Kya might have actually been responsible for Chase's death. I think he mainly stayed home and prayed. But Price also says there was a skinny passenger on that bus who couldve been a tall woman disguised as a man. Kya knew judgment had no place here. Who was the man at the end who received the necklace. Thats all the book says. Im sure thats something she just didnt know about and did not think of at the time. I loved the book, but one part seemed so out of character even considering the poems she wrote. Does he die? Petit fours, blackberry jam, Sugar Daddy (candy), caramel cake. Kya had intended to frame Tate for the murder. She became more precious to us on every page. I mean if his intention only for bragging in front of his friends and no feeling involved with Kya, then why he still keep the necklace until his death? Delia Owens may have been indirectly involved / associated with a murder in Africa, but it is unrelated to the story in Where the Crawdads Sing. The fibres couldnt have been on his jacket for 4 years. When Where The Crawdads Sing begins, two young boys find the dead body of a man named Chase Andrews deep in the marshes of North Carolina. Kyas source of sorrow was being abandoned. Another way to look at it is that its a memento of an experience that shaped her as a person for better or for worse, so she wanted to keep it. Theres a short/quick version and a longer, more detailed version. But when she got his effects it wasnt there. This theory entered my mind, too. Also, was that her in disquise on the buses? Back in the day they used to have these things called phone books where you could find peoples phone numbers. It would make sense to have an accomplice. Where the Crawdads Sing is a 2022 American mystery thriller romantic drama film based on the 2018 novel of the same name by Delia Owens. Isnt it the same hat Tate and she were throwing back and forth? Kya had a lot of reasons to dislike Chase. Teachers and parents! Tate was definitely the alpha male, Chase the unworthy. Obviously, Kya did take the bus back to Barkley Cove, murdered Chase and then returned to Greenville. They never show the red hat in court, so Tate had no way of knowing it was his own hat. Consequently, she had to address the matter herself, becoming the human version of a female firefly in a mere act of survival. Thats how she lured him there. Xx. I enjoyed most of the book, Where the Crawdads Sing. How clever of her to take it back and hide its existence. The full text of The Firefly is below. That it was Jumpin and Tate that planned and killed Chase. At trial, expert evidence is given that the fibers could have been transferred at any time and just remained stuck on there for years (even if washed), so they arent definitive proof that Kya was with Chase the night he died. She then removes his shell necklace. I think its not about revenge here. Very probably she used the phone in the city at the hotel to call him to meet her there. I think that Chase was killed by Tate as he was watching from the bushes for months waiting for chase to attack and when Kya took the bus he did it. Where EXACTLY can I read where Kya and Chase were on the fire tower and he fell/was pushed to his death??? Then there is the related issue of how Kya, who had heard little standard English, learned to speak it. If no..why not? How old was kya when she was arrested for murder? I found the story compelling, but why would people travel to Asheville on business when Raleigh, Greensboro, Charlotte are all closer to the coast? I mean how else did she know how to get away with it. LitCharts Teacher Editions. Kya was very artistic at drawing and writing. Being an expert on the marsh & its plants, critters & tides, does not necessarily make that same person able to excel in other areas, such as a complicated murder plan. How could a 10 year old girl survive by herself in the marshes where she lived? Hi! points out below, it may have been via phone because during the trial, the hotel manager, Mr. Lang Furlough, mentions that she was oddly unfamiliar with how to use the telephone. Maybe Pearl (Chases wife) killed him for all his infidelity. Kya would have done anything to protect Tate. In the movie there was a scene with adults and children running towards her. I think the point is that Kya didnt know what was going on and seeing him stopped by the sheriff made her realize that she loved him all along. Why does she describe the Piedmont as flat, with the mountains visible in the distsnce? Please and Thank you! Kya realizes how unique and rare and special she is, so in reclaiming it, she reclaims herself. I dont understand that meaning of I feel Kya killed because she had seen the abuse that her mother had endured. This gives them time to execute their plan to kill Chase. One mate kills another? Then next thing I know hes sitting at the court behind her. QUESTION: Im guessing that was a gray curly wig Kya wore. The novel has sold more than 12 million copies and has returned to the top of The New York Times fiction bestseller list in both print and audio. Money used to go a lot further than it does today, and her first check alone was for $5,000. She was abandoned to survive by herself, and she has who do you think you are?! Chase, was a threat to her existence, and she killed him because thats how marsh animals guarantee their survival. WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING is a gentle yet symbolic depiction of the valiant survival of Kya Clarka reclusive young girl who has been abandoned by her parents, siblings, school system, the entire town surrounding her, and what ultimately feels like life itself. She was hoping that the sheriffs searched the scene thoroughly to find it. Later, there are red fibers found on Chases jacket after he is dead. Great movie. In the months before he eventually tricks her into having sex with him, it seems he actually is falling in love with her, for the first time able to be a real person and see the world in a new way. Nooit gedacht dat ik dit boek zou uitlezen, alhoewel ik het niet voor mogelijk hou dat een meisje dat n dag naar school gaat, zo grote resultaten behaald. They somehow end up at the fire tower arguing or trying to make up. "Marsh is not swamp. Consider Kya had made previous arrangements before leaving for Ashville to meet Chase at the top of the tower as she had calculated the time of the last bus to arrive back and her time to get to him. If she was found guilty would he have confessed? Was he put in jail or killed? I think he might have given her clothes and food, may have discussed the tides/bus schedules/whether the moon would be out, etc.May have helped her with the logistics of it, but I do not think he thought of it ( I think it was her idea ), and I do not think he ever visited the tower other than to perhaps act as a lookout, if he was there at all. Yes! Our, "Sooo much more helpful thanSparkNotes. Would be nice to hear about Tates perspective all the years he was gone and thought of Kya, or even visited from afar. I find it interesting that Kyas family had abandoned her, so she longed for family, then she was not able to create a family of her own, outside of Tate. Biology sees right and wrong as the same color in different light. Did he drive there? It wasnt my favorite book, but I think it is definitely a story of resilience. I think Kya called Chase to organise a meet up. How would he know it was HIS red hat? So, the answer is, we dont know how Kya ends up with the red hat. to go out and KILL Kya. She concealed the bruises as her Mother did. Forget the lack of time to pull it all off, but rather the premeditated and calculated effort to know how to do that and get away with it. Chases mother is the one that pushed the necklace theory to the cops after all. Was this a subtle hint of the author, or just a crazy thought of mine. LitCharts Teacher Editions. Why was she not a subject, at the trial, or even say why her husband was gone from her side out in the marsh? I dont think Chase was indifferent about Kya. Thank you. You dont kill a human being because of your circumstances. Kya refers to herself as white trash at one point, so I think we can safely assume that she and her family are white. When did that happen, when and how did he find out about her getting arrested and her trial? In the absence of a proper father, Kya turned to Jumpin as a child, adolescent, and young adult. No,he didnt knew for sure but may have doubts..he was pretty sure Kya would make it out of the case and they would soon be exploring lagoons..So he didnt believe she would have murdered chase but the evidences somehow could atleast convince him to have doubts..which he might never confront to her due to fear of losing her. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); I think the question of why Kya chooses to kill Chase (and whether it was justified) is something thats up for book clubs to debate. I have searched all around the chapter before and after! Where did Kya hide the necklace? Where the Crawdads Sing Symbols & Objects. It seems like you just didnt like the book so you did your best to poke holes in every aspect of the plot. It has sold over two million copies and has been translated into 37 languages. Most of her life she only had nature as her family, so whether right or wrong, she thought she would get rid of her mate the way some insects got rid of theirs. The sheriffs just couldnt find the necklace. Did Chase fall backwards or headfirst through the grate? I pity any foster parents who take you on. Tates whole face smiled. The sheriff and deputy found it when they went in with the search warrent. Its not really stated how exactly she lures him to fire tower. According to this aquarium, Crawdads (also known as Crayfish) make produce sounds through their scaphognathite, which is a thin appendage that draws water through the gill cavity. including poems by the prolific writer Amanda Hamilton, who Kya talks about a lot in the book. What about the books that were supposedly published. No mention is made of his fancy ski being seen that night or mussing. How did Chase get to the tower before his death? Also, one side of my family lived in the marshes of Louisiana. She had realized that the red fibers could have been on her somehow. Evil was not in play, just life pulsing on, even at the expense of some of the players. Im confused about the red ski cap. [33] I think that Kya would have no idea there would be fibers from the hat on Chases clothing. Drop a comment below and Ill try to answer if I can! Tate sat in court every day, and said nothing when the red hat was brought up. I saw someone comment about the possibility of a mental breakdown and split personalities. If he was alive, even if he was gone for a week or more on a drunk he would have come home at last. This Study Guide consists of approximately 40 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Where the Crawdads Sing. Obviously, legally it was definitely not justified. This part Id badly flawed. Right here! After she was acquitted and returns to the cabin, she was relieved she was angry. Whereas people used to make unfair assumptions about her because of her socioeconomic class, now they seem to have a certain kind of respect for her. I dont know, I think theres more depth to him Almost like Kyas dad, in those moments in the novel where he was decent and not a complete monster. In 2018, biologist and author Delia Owens released "Where the Crawdads Sing," a murder mystery/romance interwoven with symbolism based on Owens' extensive knowledge of ecology and animal. Kya does not kill herself. Word Count: 415. . She was always offering her dresses, shoes etc. omg this is such a good point, I didnt think of it before Ive updated the post to reflect your comment, Where does the white canoe fit in the plot. I think she called him and asked him to meet her at the fire tower. Crawdads dont exactly sing, but they make noises if you want to count that. So, that means there was a 50 minute window for Kya to get from the bus station to the fire tower, kill Chase and return. Could you help us see who wins this bet. I thought jumping might have committed the murder. One by one, they walked out their life. The soundtrack album is by Canadian composer Mychael Danna. My point is, she couldnt have deposited fibers more than four years ago, and wouldnt Tate know that she couldnt possibly have deposited fibers from a red hat that he gave her only recently unless she was involved? This does not seem realistic. (including. I am very disappointed in the ending of this book. Where the Crawdads Sing is a 2022 American mystery thriller drama film based on the 2018 novel of the same name by Delia Owens.It was directed by Olivia Newman from a screenplay by Lucy Alibar, and was produced by Reese Witherspoon and Lauren Neustadter. :). I dont think the book really got into why Kya wasnt put on the stand, but generally if a lawyer feels like a defendant is more likely to incriminate themselves or come off badly, then they wont testify. Has Delia mentioned any reasoning behind why she chose for Kya and Tate not to be able to have children? And she never gets sick..,only steps on a rusted nail once. Tate searches their Marsh home and finds Chase's missing shell necklace along with some of Kya's poems. By Amanda Hamilton (there's a surprise). At a point after a day in court the lawyer sees two men hugging and its like this makes everything clear to him. Why did Kya and Tate not have children? ), Summary and Review for Where the Crawdads Sing, Everything We Know about the Where the Crawdads Sing Movie. Possibly that cat hair sticks to clothing and hands while petting it. Carolins wild creatures (the valentines and mantis) taught her that killing is not really a sin, but a natural instinct to survive. What I didnt understand was why Kya never was called to declared during the trial. One boy, tanned and dark haired looked like Joidie (assuming she looks like her brother). Confused by that. How do we not know that Chase went looking for Kya one evening (she was gone visiting her publisher for the first time), and his wife followed Chase out to the Marsh? I have gotten so many e-mails and comments about this red hat that (a full year after reading this!) The shell was missing from the body. ooooohkaaaaay. Trapped inside, Love is a caged beast, Eating its own flesh. The novel received critical acclaim and was a New York Times bestseller. Same when Chase had dinner with mother she wasnt there. They can describe the incident IN DETAIL, even years after it has happened. Later on Tate gives Kya the red hat after asking if shes cold, thats how she gains possession of the red hat. Luring him was as easyAs flashing valentines.But like a lady fireflyThey hid a secret call to die. Tate will protect Kya and Chase knew Kya was assaulted after all. Where the Crawdads Sing PDF is a novel by Delia Owens. I am unsure of what significance this was in the movie. Yes! And she cooks at age 7 or 8, but never burns herself or burns down the house. Remember she is really good at giving people the slip, so he never saw her leave or come back. I think Kyas murder of Chase IS JUSTIFIED, because, at least in the movie, he rapes her. Quick and just. So, in the end, the hat doesnt really prove anything. But now I cant recall why and the summary doesnt explain it. And she becomes a best selling author? But the pen name is the baffling part. Having been forced into the public eye during her trial, Kya retreats back into a life of relative isolation, never going to town again for the rest of her days. 17 Top Quotes from Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens 1. The shell was meaningful when she gave it to Chase. Thats a very good theory. There's a line toward the end of "Where the Crawdads Sing" when author Delia Owens appears to send a little wink, a mini-apology, to her readers (a.k.a. In the movie, shes in jail as the trial continues. 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