Self-sustainability and hard work are major themes of the novel. How do Almanzo Wilder and his family showcase these themes, and why are the themes important to their story? Cite specific examples through textual evidence.

Which character struck you as the most relatable and well-developed? Why? Analyze this character’s growth and what they had to learn to complete their character arc and goals.

Analyze the novel as a whole. What did you like and dislike about it and why? How effective was the writing? Provide specific reasons and textual evidence.