Comprehension Questions for Educated: A Memoir by Tara Westover (Chapters 1-6)
1. The protagonist is the main character in a novel or memoir. Who is the main character in Educated?
2. The setting is the time and place of the action and events in a story. Where does this memoir take place, and in what time period?
3. The antagonist is the character who, in some way or another works against the main character. As the reader, who do you consider the most imposing antagonist to the main character thus far? Why?
4. The conflict is the center of tension in a story, and something the protagonist has to overcome. So far what is the biggest cause of the tension in Educated?
5. Theme is the main idea or message in a story. Using events from the reading, discuss how are the following themes represented in chapters 1-6 of Educated:
Mother/Daughter Relationships
Mental Illness
The Quest for Knowledge
Going Off the Grid