She even asks the guy to double check for the necklace, but he states it was never there, he never saw it. I found this strange. Unrecorded persons for four centuries to die no Where the Crawdads Sing, Tate two., just life pulsing on, even at the expense of some of the better ones either AP! Also, both of them were experts in minutiae so why did they he she bother taking the necklace and not hiding the hat when they he she cleaned up everything else? Given that Kya later uses this same tactic of seduction to kill Chase (who has become a threatening presence in her life), it becomes clear that Kya sees fireflies as examples of female predation and strength. She's accused of murdering Chase Andrews (Harris Dickinson), a former quarterback and local golden boy in their small town of Barkley Cove, after he's found dead at the bottom of a fire tower in the marsh. The females got what they wantedfirst a mate, then a mealjust by changing their signals. He just never came back. Kya would have done anything to protect Tate. Did the Asheville references mess with anyone, since its like an 8 hr drive from the outer banks to the mountains?? Did Chase love Kya, in his limited, damaged capacity? I really enjoyed this book too, and appreciate your thoughts on it! I wanted to feel he was relieved and understood. When she realized that Chase had become a threat to her wellbeing, then, she lured him into a trap, sending him falling through the hatch in the fire tower. Why was it all about his mother. And why would she leave the hat out in the open when she was so careful to cover her tracks in every other way? Ie. And on chapter 15, when her mother his painting her nails and her sisters, her mother said the light pink would contrast very well with the olive skin tone they all had. Im not sure what youre referring to but in Chapter 47 (the expert) theres a discussion of what may have happened to Chases footprints (short version: the tide), there probably wouldnt be any part in the book where kya admits to killing chase and covering her tracks since thats supposed to be ambiguous until the very end, Good summary wonderfully Very help for me. From the book: Well, we better hide way out there where the crawdads sing. She's accused of murdering Chase Andrews (Harris. 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. "Marsh is not swamp. I just finished the book myself, the Audio book version (Narrated by: Cassandra Campbell, who did a great job, if anyone is interested in Audio books I do because of my commute, and I enjoy a good narrator. Id like to believe Kaya was innocent. Oh and the Firefly poem is just her observation on what may have happened to Chase and his wife, not reflection on Kya and Chases relationship. nor his boat, when the sheriff first investigated. Hence why she wasnt so concerned or over worried because she didnt actually kill him. Really? Even Chases mother didnt recognize that her son was missing the necklace until well after the fact, weeks later even. Thanks for your post and answers, very helpful!! )even at the expense of some of the players*.. After having been beaten by Chase and him declaring that she belonged to him, she knew that she would have to endure repeated rapes and beatings or death if she refused. He probably walked. Chase was, as most people, multidimensional. I believe this scuffle on the dock couldve been the exchange in fibers from Tates red hat. Spoiler alert Theres a scene where Tate fights Chase on the dock in Kyas defense after overhearing Chase speak ill of Kya. (Owens, p. 142) Kya's posthumous poem, discovered by Tate, "The Firefly" begins "Luring him was as easy/As flashing valentines/But like a lady firefly/They held a secret call . Yeah..thats a missing one..The shrimpers saw kya alone in the boat driving towards tower..so chase either came in his boat or by truck or bike..But nothing is mentioned about it.So maybe he was dropped from a truck or bike from his friends or something or there is a secret route from Barkley Clove to fire tower which he covered by walking as it is mentioned fire tower is close to the town. Whats different, though, is that the townspeople are no longer so intolerant of her alternative lifestyle. Suddenly, it becomes clear to Tate that Kya did kill Chase, that she perfectly planned the murder by disguising herself on buses and riding her boat on riptides to get to the fire tower in time. Great questions Virginia! He would have known them she killed him. I dont understand that meaning of She did what she needed to do to survive. Also she wasnt a big part of the story, only in it to show that he was adulterous. If she was found guilty would he have confessed? I think she was deliberate in her decision to kill him. 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. Kya is brilliant but simple-not knowing the ways of the world. His parents last name was also Andrews. i would imagine it has something to do with her fear of abandonment, as she asks the cat please dont leave when it enters her cell. Kya is ostracized and shunned by most of her neighbours. Its never mentioned in the book or the movie. ooooohkaaaaay. With so little time to do all that, how did she know that Chase would be at the Tower? Doesnt make sense. Shortly after Tate abandons Kya, she observes a female firefly emit a light pattern that summons a male firefly of a different species, at which point the female firefly eats the unsuspecting male. How did Kya lure Chase to the tower to kill him? I was wondering who were the two men that were hugging that was seen by the lawyer? Shortly after Tate abandons Kya, she observes a female firefly emit a light pattern that summons a male firefly of a different species, at which point the female firefly eats the unsuspecting male. Where the Crawdads Sing Quotes Showing 61-90 of 1,170. She was angry about being abandoned by those whom she loved. Heres everything we know about the hat: In Chapter 43, Tate offers Kya his red hat because its cold. Did she call him?write him? The his expression was that of Ive lived my entire life with the woman he loved, and shes a murder! They must have contacted before..probably through telephone and Kya came before Chase to execute the plan. I think she had a mental breakdown over the years and developed split personalities. I think he just wasnt man enough to go against everyone elses expectations of him and stand up for her and be with her. In my opinion, Chases mother could have argued with Chase because he told her he wanted to leave his wife for Kya. Throughout out the book, Delia Owenss writing shows a great fondness for the natural world. And where were her editors when her cringeworthy attempts at writing in dialect were included? The shell was meaningful when she gave it to Chase. I just dont believe it. I find myself feeling such hatred for all of the townspeople who are prejudiced and mean to her, calling her marsh trash proclaiming loudly in my car (all by myself) Hey you A***ole!! I dont think she killed him, I think it was Tate. I loved the book and movie! does tate know that chase tried to sexually assault kya, when he finds out that she murdered him? I dont entirely understand why this hat has inspired so much curiosity, but here goes. Her poem, about the fireflies, later at the end of the novel, makes it clear that she did kill him and even looked in his eyes as he fellat first she says she saw surprise or a questioning look, then his eyes recognized or realized what and why, and finally his eyes looked at another world. Didnt enjoy reading the book at all. Follow along on Goodreads, or keep in touch via the newsletter. As she watches this, she sees that females in nature have a certain power that they can lord over males, since males are so eager to mate with them that they overlook certain dangers. He loved her like is own daughter and he said he deserved to die for what he did. Was the reader supposed to realize that Kya had planned to frame Tate? I have thoroughly enjoyed the book and will certainly endeavour to read others. Geese mate for life. Who are the kids that are shown briefly at the end of the movie? Kya didnt want to call him and tell him. People often die the way they live, so these are good theory. At the end of the trail when Kya was leaving the court room, the camera focused on her hand laying on her stomach. We know that she does because its referenced in her poem, the Firefly (reproduced below). Just how it is. If not, Tate is the one who made arrangements for her to get published. And whoever did the illustrations that Kya did (I assume it was not the actress, but an illustrator) did such a beautiful job! In terms of whether the timing works, at the trial, its mentioned that the 11:50 bus was 25 minutes late. Do you think there were people that figured Kya murdered Chase but didnt say anything, i.e., her lawyer and Jumpin and Mabel? Once more, then, it becomes clear that even the most individualistic people yearn for some kind of human connection, regardless of what form it takes. And her meager shack ( that was not the best in the first place ) never leaks; the front steps never rot. Where EXACTLY can I read where Kya and Chase were on the fire tower and he fell/was pushed to his death??? This took place weeks before the murder, but in court when they were questioned, it seems like they were identifying her and her boat the night of the murder? It was Tate that encourages Kya to go see her publisher and tells her to stay a couple of nights at a nice hotel and eat food you didnt cook. It never says she called him. (including. she should have been locked away. Thats all. She was familiar with clothing and liked changing costumes as in the foreshadowing of waiting for Tate in a balerina dress on the 4th of July.She again disguised herself to return to Ashville. . She was always by herself, her father rarely talked and she could not read. Turns out she was the published poet using a pseudonym. or does he go the entire book without the knowledge of the attack and is left with the thought of her as a murderer, the only motive being abandonment? Did I miss what happened to Kyas father? He dated, tricked and cheated on Kya (he was seeing someone else so he wouldnt introduce her to people and got engaged while he continued letting her believe he wanted to marry her). Though her supposed act of her sneaking back, killing him, and returning, is kind of lame. Anyone elses interpretation of what that scene was meant to convey? She probably called him over telephone or left a note in her shack. When i read rhe book, I understood why. He could have left Chase a not from Kya asking him to meet her. Hi Im curious as to why Kia was upset and angry that she was put on trial for the murder when she was guilty? QUESTION: Im guessing that was a gray curly wig Kya wore. How did Chase Andrews die? Also, commenter Si Aspen adds: On pg 222, there is a conversation between Kya and Jumpin. Biology sees right and wrong as the same color in different light. And why was he killed? it should answer your question. Does anyone have her exact line? But, disguises, bus schedules, etc. But the link is broken on the Chase question! But now I cant recall why and the summary doesnt explain it. Interesting thoughts, but I see it differently. Why? [32] The film was released on July 15, 2022. ThankYou so much these explanations. there was an older lady, tall like Miss Clark, who had gray hair, short with curls, like a permanent wave. p.315. Someone here asked why Kya would have kept the red hat in her home if she ever thought about fiber evidence being used against her. However, the mention of a flashing valentine makes me think she picked him up somewhere in her boat maybe with a flashing signal and they boated toward the tower together, which might explain why there was no truck there nor was his boat there. Kya initially declines, but Tate tosses it into her boat. Has Delia mentioned any reasoning behind why she chose for Kya and Tate not to be able to have children? Was it under floorboards with the poetry? Could it be that she had no memory? But I cant recall her motive for killing Chase. Does the book describe how Tate feels about Kya being the murderer after all? The poem is titled 'The Firefly'. There are little hints and descriptions about her throughout the book: In the book wasnt Tate married to someone else when he returned to Kya? That evening, she watches, Looking at Kyas poems, Tate finds one called , Would not have made it through AP Literature without the printable PDFs. Her attorney did an excellent job. On page 153 of wildlife scientist Delia Owens' novel Where the Crawdads Sing, nineteen-year-old Kya Clarkthe "Marsh Girl" of a certain section of the Carolina coastrecalls a poem by "a lesser-known poet," Amanda Hamilton:. Observing this, females mate more often with these alpha males (Chase). I think Chase wanted to keep Kya as his mistress in the marsh and married Pearl Alwayswearspearls because Pearl was the kind of girl his parents expected him to marry. How did Kya know Chase would be at the tower? And later the cap might have ended up with her later when tate and kya were tossing it..or maybe this is completely different cap which belonged to kya..About he necklace..it represented a part of kya which she gave to chase to supress her loneliness-And love itself passing ,To whatever it was before it began.So clearly proves that Kya is retrieving a part of herself which she gave to Chase.. Kya so cooly denied killing Chase and she so easily slipped into reciting Amanda Hamiltons poems, could Kya have had a split personality? The murder of Chase occurred in the late 1960s and even if Kya was a woman of the world and was exposed to news, crime novels, college classes, friends, etc, which she was not, I dont think she would have been aware of fiber evidence. Why wasnt Pearl mentioned in the book or movie right after Chases death? There is one poem about murdering Chase, and with it is Chases missing shell necklace, tying her to his murder. A psychologist once told me that when an evil family member dies, people in the family rarely if ever mention that persons name ever again. What she didnt expect was that she would be arrested so quickly. My biggest disappointment from this book was that, even though you know Kya ate natural, and was a very slim woman (who I would imagine being in great health) she died way too early in life. 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. Why does she describe the Piedmont as flat, with the mountains visible in the distsnce? Kya had left Chase sprawled on the dirt. Tate, her husband, finds one of these poems (that Kya wrote) along with the necklace that ties Kya to the murder. Money used to go a lot further than it does today, and her first check alone was for $5,000. Still confused over something? Tate sat in court every day, and said nothing when the red hat was brought up. Seems like a mistake to me. Marsh is a space of light, where grass grows in water, and water flows into the sky. The novel received critical acclaim and was a New York Times bestseller. WONDERFUL Post.thanks for share..more wait .. . The original text plus a side-by-side modern translation of. There was nothing premeditated in her at all. The fibres couldnt have been on his jacket for 4 years. Hi this is great! Later, there are red fibers found on Chases jacket after he is dead. In the scene where she meets with her publisher in Greenville, she comments about the praying mantis eating its mate, but says something to the effect that nature isnt evil it just does what it has to to survive. Kya had intended to frame Tate for the murder. What are the names of the James Wright and Galway Kinnell poems that are quoted in Chapter 17? from him. I think like the reply on the comment above, it was a trophy for him. They somehow end up at the fire tower arguing or trying to make up. I feel ya. Biology sees right and wrong as the same color in different light.. How could she have met him on middle of night, climbed a tower pushed him off got back to bus and back to that town where she was staying. But where did Kya get a gray curly wig? Since he was a drunk, violent, and often gambled or dank his money away..,.i would say its most likely that he was killed over a gambling debt and his body dumped in the marsh or ocean, or he stumbled and fell/broke a leg or what have you/got snake bit one night stumbling home drunk and died in a remote area of the marsh. Chases wife shocked at the murder she just commuted and furious that Kya a marsh girl had captivated her husband, she sets out to lay the necklace on Kyas front porch as a means of Chases final good buy to Kya and to possibly frame her. His mother never would have accepted her, which even Kya realized the moment she saw his mother, Patti Love Andrews, testify in court all dressed up in black with all-matching accessories. Well, sort of. The only thing that is mystifying me is the nomme de plume. Why is poetry important to her? I read the book last year. Excellent story by the way. Her tracks are then covered by the tide theory. Did tate still love kya even after finding out that she killed chase andrew. How did Kya end up with the red hat? Not one major hurricane ( heck, I live inland on the Alabama/Georgia line outside Atlanta, and we have hurricanes here all the time they take down major trees, and blow homes apart. I cant find anything anywhere. She could have climbed the Tower and Chase could have been no upset and accidentally fell down the grate and when his mom reached out to grab him all the grabbed was the necklace. I guess some woman may have been attracted to that but I doubt it. Do you see them in reality in the marsh? Where the Crawdads Sing ending explained. The necklace ties Kya to the murder because Chase was supposed to have worn it all the time, but it was missing from the scene of the crime. Another thought about why Kya took back the necklace: when she first found the shell, she remarked how unusual and rare (and by inference, quite special) to find it in those waters. She was hoping that the sheriffs searched the scene thoroughly to find it. Where did Kya hide the necklace? I think she was imitating the female preying mantis, she was always talking about. Judging by this sentence, -Then he opened the small box, knowing what he would find. It represented what he took from her. In the coming years, Barkley Cove and the surrounding area undergoes a number of changes, as developers arrive and turn the town into a tourist destination. What did she mean by we already are like the geese. I thought jumping might have committed the murder. About the necklace thing and when Chases mom was aware the necklace was missing. Where the Crawdads Sing is a bestselling novel that sold over a million copies in 2019. What happened to Chases boat..where would Kya have hidden it,?surely it was used to to get to yhd tower. I will always love this book. Kyas full name is Catherine Danielle Clark. The female firefly that Kya watches eat a potential mate represents the same kind of power that she herself taps into when she uses her own sex appeal to lure Chase into a death trap. Where the crawdads sing, the copperheads make dandy pets, and shoes are for drylanders. Evil was not in play, just life pulsing on, even at the expense of some of the players. Our, "Sooo much more helpful thanSparkNotes. Its confirmed by the detectives who send it to a lab that its an exact match (between the fibers on Chases jacket and from the hat in Kyas place). What was the dollar amount of the check Kya received from her publisher for her first book? How in the world would she demise shut a plan. When Tate left the first feather for Kya, she already had a big collection of feathers and she knew the names of the birds. I loved the book! (If you google this question, the city of Asheville sometimes comes up as the answer, but that is not accurate. 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. She traveled there by bus (Jumpin had to explain to her how to buy a bus ticket). including poems by the prolific writer Amanda Hamilton, who Kya talks about a lot in the book. The presence of the shell on a rawhide necklace ends up in her subfloor is a question I dont see answered. One thing I observed in the character, Kya, was her lack of tan lines! Even if we succeed in technical fields and wear shoes when we are required to do so we know where our souls are. Crawdads make a strange sound when in the water to alert other crawdads of a predator nearby. How did Chase die in Where the Crawdads Sing. thank you so much for your thoughts! How did Chase get lured to The Tower at 12:00 at night?? The feathers, the shells, the gulls, the fireflies, the fog, even the smells came off the pages. I thought he was the murderer and they were arresting him, but that didnt happen. 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. ), Summary and Review for Where the Crawdads Sing, Everything We Know about the Where the Crawdads Sing Movie. Was surprised the wifes testimony wasnt in the book, was my primary suspect but loved the twist. The sheriffs just couldnt find the necklace. Page 98 En dit in alle eenzaamheid. When did that happen, when and how did he find out about her getting arrested and her trial? It was a small town. I loved this book but was hoping for more answers or a detailed account of how she lured/killed him. Witnesses had seen Chase and Tate physically fighting over Kya. I cant imagine how kya could find disguises and lure Chase on her own. 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. Do you think he agreed with the murder or felt differently about her in anyway as a result? What was Chases wifes alibi? Either Jumpin killed him or he knew who did; and the time line is quite clear in book! Only the author, Delia Owens, can tell us what she had originally intended. In the absence of a proper father, Kya turned to Jumpin as a child, adolescent, and young adult. Instant downloads of all 1682 LitChart PDFs I wonder if he at first resisted be as he had true feelings and respect for her but then succumbed to the toxic masculinity pressures. Although the hotel clerk testifying she wasnt sure how to use a phone could indicate that she did. Child to child eye to eye depicts Kyas deep connection to nature and wild and how swamp to be drained would affect her relationship with it..The way humans were destroying ecosystem-you died before the child,my friend ,the wild, And about sunsets are never simple..its about advanced sunrise and delayed sunset..sun is visible 2 min early before actual sunrise and 2 min late after actual sunset..So in a way we dont notice these deceptions..-we see brilliant colors and never learn, the sun has dropped beneath earth by the time we see it burn..So she also hints about her deceived relationship with chase..and the way tide helped her cover tracks and lies in fire tower where footprints were missing. I thought Kya went to the black school for the limited day that she attended. She never thought about revenge after she knew that Chase is a liar and betrayed her. All the evidence was circumstantial. Kya is described to have dark tan skin (which makes sense because shes outside all day), dark brown eyes, full lips and black hair. She mentioned several times that there is no good or bad in the animal world, just life and death. The motel owner mentions that she didnt know how to use the phone which to me suggests she asked how to use it. Tate must have known she murdered Chase as she had the red hat he had thrown into her boat just a month before. The credits said it was filmed in Louisiana which is believable but Greenville is near the coast of NC and Im not sure there are marshes on the coast of NC so all that was confusing to me. Yes, Kya was responsible for the death of Chase Andrews. And that behavior was the cause of her hardships. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. I am having a hard time visualizing how he walked in the fire house and them stumbled backwards? In the poms that Tate found at the end of the book, all the answers will be in that. How would Jumpin know that unless he was involved somehow? The engagement notice in the paper caused the break up of Kya and Chase. Did Tate know this all along? At a point after a day in court the lawyer sees two men hugging and its like this makes everything clear to him. I cant find it in the book but did Chase ransack Kyas home as he did in the film? I identify with the character a great deal. Even more awful movie. Right here! One by one, they walked out their life. I definitely agree about the townspeople, I think stories like these are so important for helping people to think about whether they themselves are acting as the townspeople for someone else in their community who is different or unconventional. LitCharts Teacher Editions. The book was Brilliant! The two old fishermen had probably seen her flatten him. Kya is not black or Native American. What happened to Kyas father? According to the story, it ended up on Tates boat. So, it . If she were innocent she could have figured out what happened then writing her poem later. Simply put, Kya and Tate finally manage to live a happy life together. The book does not explicitly state Kyas reasons for keeping the shell necklace. Toch de voorliefde voor de natuur en de mens, kan de kracht en schoonheid evenaren, Does the lawyer know kya is guilty? He was married.I didnt think he truly loved Kya or he would not have abused her. The book doesnt explain what happened to Kyas father. I too think that Chase cared for Kya in his own twisted way. 1. Luring him was as easyAs flashing valentines.But like a lady fireflyThey hid a secret call to die. But to kill someone. What was the purpose of that scene. However, what bugs me the most is how do we know for sure that their is still not a plot twist to the story? She was concerned about being called a whore which I find out ironic as she had no reputation to protect. Why did Kya keep the necklace after she killed Chase? She said we already are like the geese. I thought Tate found the Poems and shell necklace under a loose floor board, in the book? Crawdads are specifically references in a symbolically way in the text. I know thats superficial to the performance but still- a girl, then woman who spends time in the outdoors would have a tan! Our hearts broke over the injustices she endured, and they swelled as we saw her care for herself and demand the dignity that is heran every human'sbirthright . Think it was the 3rd last chapter in the book. I love your take on the murder. Those dudes saw her racing toward the Fire Tower and if people are out working on the marsh/ocean/whatever that late at night, they would have to pull back to the same dock, most likely. Fireflies Symbol Analysis. I didnt get that. "His dad had told him many times that the definition of a real man is one who cries without shame, reads poetry with his heart, feels opera in his soul, and does what's necessary to defend a woman." Delia Owens, Where the Crawdads Sing 689 likes Like "Autumn leaves don't fall, they fly. But King also says there was an older lady who was tall like Miss Clark, who had gray hair, short with curls, like a permanent wave. King, too, acknowledges it could have been Kya in a disguise. Thats my theory. No, hes dead. 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. I also had this issue of loved ones leaving so I would always forgive Kya.

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