The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare
Week 10: Chapters 22–23 — Aftermath and Resolution
Read Chapters 22–23 of The Witch of Blackbird Pond.
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The trial is over, but Kit's life in Wethersfield must still be sorted out — watch how Speare resolves the romantic, familial, and personal threads she has carefully woven.
Discussion Questions
8 questions1.After the trial, Kit must reckon with her future. William Ashby's response to the trial — his silence and withdrawal — tells us something important. What does his behavior reveal, and how does Kit process her feelings about him in these final chapters?
2.Kit finally makes clear to herself — and to the reader — that she does not love William and cannot marry him simply for the security he represents. What has she learned about herself that makes this clarity possible?
3.Judith and William ultimately end up together. How does this resolution work emotionally and thematically? Is it satisfying? Does it feel earned?