Exploring Chapters 25-29 Themes

What happens, for the second time, in Chapter 25 of "The Water Dancer."

• Hiram's escape from Lockless

• Hiram's reunion with his mother

• Harriet demonstrates Conduction with Hiram

• Hiram's confrontation with his father

What is the significance of water as a symbol in Chapter 26?

• It represents freedom and escape.

• It symbolizes danger and fear.

• It stands for wealth and prosperity.

• It signifies love and relationships.

Which character is NOT still alive in chapter 29?

• Thena

• Corrine

• Harriet

• Micajah

What does Hiram discover about Starfall when he returns?

• It has burned to the ground.

• It is another Underground Station.

• It is thriving, and Virginia is returning to a wealthier past.

• It has turned into one big jail, and Hiram is arrested.

What is a major motif or idea explored this reading?

• The power of memory

• The importance of staying in the North

• The difficulty in standing up for yourself

• The fear that comes with working against a powerful system

What does Hiram discover about Sophia at Lockless?

• Sophia was sent Natchez-way

• Sophia is now an Underground agent, too

• Sophia has a daughter, and she was pregnant when they tried to run

• Sophia is now married to Georgie Parks

How does Hiram feel about his father, Howell, in these chapters?

• He "underst[ands] the whole dimensions of [Howell's] crimes" and feels rage

• He loves his father deeply

• He feels he is a "stabilizing force"

• He feels ashamed of himself in his presence