“Life Without Go-Go Boots” by Barbara Kingsolver



“Life Without Go-Go Boots” by Barbara Kingsolver

1. What’s in fashion? Fashion means different things to different people. Every year the world’s most famous models, at fancy shows in NY or Paris, introduce the latest clothing styles created by the world’s most famous fashion designers. However, these fashions are not necessarily the ones sought by teenagers, or even by the majority of adults. What types of clothing are now in fashion among teenagers in your school or community or your circle of friends? Do you like these fashions? How important is fashion to you?

2. Just like any good essay, there has to be an attention-getter. How does Kingsolver grab us? What are the exact words?

3. This essay is organized in chronological order. Fill in the chart below that outlines the stages of development in Kingsolver’s life in regard to fashion.

|When: |5th grade |8th grade |High School |College |Post-college |As a parent |

| |Had to wear | | | | | |

| |shirtwaists when | | | | | |

| |shifts were in | | | | | |

| |fashion. Always | | | | | |

| |had to wear | | | | | |

| |hand-me-downs. | | | | | |

|What: | | | | | | |

Do you think the order in which Kingsolver describes her experiences is important? Explain.

4. What is the distinction the author makes between fashion and style? Answer in complete sentences.

5. Which sentence from the story do you think is the theme of the story? Write down the sentence that demonstrates some truth or point about life.

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