She then removes his shell necklace. It was a small town. I think Kya called Chase to organise a meet up. Kya is acquitted of murder charges and granted freedom at the movie's end . Tate also knew how to cover up tracks. What was her reaction when he came home battered after Kias attack. Simple minded does not mean stupid. [33] Who else would do that but Chase? If it is, please direct me. I am very disappointed in the ending of this book. Why did her family walk out of her life? She was always by herself, her father rarely talked and she could not read. The title refers to a place "far in the bush where the critters are wild, still behaving like critters." Crawdads are therefore a symbol of maintaining a connection to the natural state rather than being shaped and formed into something tamer and more acceptable to society. Meaning she didnt kill because she was scared, she killed him because she was hurt. later on, the cat is found on the chair in the courtroom, im having some trouble seeing the big picture of the cats meaning. I felt like the obvious side of his character is that he is the full representation of Toxic Masculinity. I have friend who is crazy to know because he is sure they were not of the period. Growing up in the south, myself, and no stranger to opinionated, holier-than-thou, judgmental and racist people, I get this, but it never-the-less infuriates me (even in a work of fiction). A final touch,Unfinished;The last step, a trap.Down, down he falls,His eyes still holding mine Until they see another world. I do not recommend this book or this author. I happened to see the movie before reading the book and I thought it might have been him because of the ski cap exchange between him and Kya. At end of movie showing credits etc. Did he drive there? That Kya sees Jumpin as her father suggests that humans are capable of building their own families, at least in terms of how they feel about one another. In the trial, Kyas lawyer said that the red fibers could have been there during Kyas relationship with Chase, but the lawyer wasnt aware how recently shed received the cap. My sister thinks kyas dad died, I think he left her like everyone else did. Kya is not black or Native American. I never saw that coming. Is this realistic? Kya had planned the murder in fine detail and covered her tracks including by careful study of the bus schedule. What did he see when he was walking at night. In the movie, shes in jail as the trial continues. Even more awful movie. In the book Kia noted several times how insects kill each other, devour their mate etc..I think perhaps she killed in going with the law nature seeing it as justified for nearly being raped. how did tate actually feel after he found out that she did kill tate? Could it be that she had no memory? Where the Crawdads Sing is set in the fictional coastal fishing town of Barkley Cove in eastern North Carolina. He did wear the shell necklace every day from the time she gave it to him, even for the year after she dumped him. One detail did not work out as planned. And there is a red hat found in Kyas place later. Incidentally, its also the city where Delia Owens lives.). But to kill someone. I believe this scuffle on the dock couldve been the exchange in fibers from Tates red hat. She never thought about revenge after she knew that Chase is a liar and betrayed her. How did Kyl get the red hat? Another flaw I see is when Jumpin tells Kya that Chase is dead, he reveals to her that he was missing the shell necklace. i was wondering, is there any significance to the cat that kya spends time with in her prison cell? Safety and survival. This ultimately enables her to avoid feeling helpless against the possibility that Chase might come and try to rape her for a second time. Folks hear n see almost everything. Following Kya's death, Tate uncovers Chase's missing shell necklace and poems written by Kya in their home on the Marsh. Only the author, Delia Owens, can tell us what she had originally intended. Teachers and parents! Is she not as innocent as she lets off but actually a killer? But I believe she had helpno, no one else was on the tower but Kya and Chase, but she had help with the logistics of the whole thingvery probably from Jumpin, and perhaps her brother, who was in the military. Also, I couldnt help reflect further on the contrast wiht Chase and Tate with the alfha male and sneaker fuckers data. What dya mean, where the crawdads sing? So the fibers were actually the smoking gun. I thought Tate found the Poems and shell necklace under a loose floor board, in the book? I have finally gone through the book and found all mentions of the red hat and red fibers so everyone can have a definitive answer instead of having to individually e-mail me. I dont know, I think theres more depth to him Almost like Kyas dad, in those moments in the novel where he was decent and not a complete monster. It makes little sense to me. Simply put, Kya and Tate finally manage to live a happy life together. Titled "The Firefly," the piece contains a metaphor . Did Kya take to the stand during her trial and if not why not. Im curious How do you explain the significance of the necklace, then? He will beat her probably beyond recognition, raped her and even kill her to satisfy his sick ego. Did Tate and Kya have children together. I had to get it out before I forgot. Slow-moving creeks wander, carrying the orb of the sun with them to the sea, and long-legged birds lift with unexpected graceas though not built to flyagainst the roar of a . :), 20 Best Book Club Books for 2022 (New & Anticipated), Best Mystery & Thriller Books for 2022 (New & Anticipated), 20 Best Books with Asian American Protagonists (for Adults), Persephone by Madeline Miller: What We Know, Books to Movies & TV in 2022: 25+ Adaptations Coming Soon, Your email address will not be published. What happen to Chases wife? A possible explanation for why Kya took the shell from Chases dead body: in order to use it to frame Tate. The only thing tying her to the scene was the fibres from Tates red hat, that he gave her only recently. I thought she only had her brothers number. Kya needs and wants to live without fear of Chase beating or raping her again. Yes..I agree its not in tune with Kyas character but throughout the book from Pa treating Ma harshly,Ma living her kids alone to survive, to fireflies mating process Kya learned that she didnt want to live in fear like Ma-waiting where the next fist would hit..Either Chase had to leave her forever which he wouldnt as he claims that she belongs to him..or she had to live Marsh forever..But Marsh was her only home..not just home but something close to mother.The wilderness taught her she had to find a way to survive-from fireflies giving deceiving signals to second mates and later killing them..the fireflies indeed knew a way to deal with their lovers.Kya learned more by nature than humans(she never really lived with them as they never accepted her the way she is like the marsh).So she accepted and played by the rule of nature than civil human moral code..So she had to kill Chase in order to survive and protect her.More importantly this is more about how situations influence Kyas decision than her character..she had no choice as nobody would believe her harrassment story and Chase would never stop. I found this strange. What about the books that were supposedly published. Chase was, as most people, multidimensional. She is also Kya's favorite poet, and Kya recites her poetry for comfort in times of emotional stress. I have thoroughly enjoyed the book and will certainly endeavour to read others. LitCharts Teacher Editions. Having been forced into the public eye during her trial, Kya retreats back into a life of relative isolation, never going to town again for the rest of her days. Why did Kya and Tate not have children? Take it to the bank Swamp folks dont cotton to city folk. Did she mention it earlier? The fire tower is close to town. Why did Kyas siblings not take her along when they escaped? The shell was meaningful when she gave it to Chase. The incident in question is only very tenuously connected to Delia Owens, but if you are curious, feel free to read the discussion of Slates Delia Owens expose. Kya watched others. Looking deep inside the cardboard box, he finds something else: the shell necklace that Chase wore until he died. All the same, though, her acceptance of romance doesnt change her overall outlook on life, which prioritizes survival over all elsea somewhat sinister fact, given that she seemingly no longer has any reason to think in such ruthless terms. It was dark, he didnt realize the grate was off. I read the book last year. Was it because of the beating from Chase? She looks shocked and amazed. I kind of thought the same thing, but mostly from Tates love for Kya, and perhaps some jealousy on his part. Instant downloads of all 1682 LitChart PDFs In the absence of a proper father, Kya turned to Jumpin as a child, adolescent, and young adult. Kya had a lot of reasons to dislike Chase. Why does she describe the Piedmont as flat, with the mountains visible in the distsnce? Later on Tate gives Kya the red hat after asking if shes cold, thats how she gains possession of the red hat. :). Im hosting a book club about Where the Crawdads sing and needed help remembering sweets she ate in the book. Also where is the Fire House Do they in fact exist? I think Kyas murder of Chase IS JUSTIFIED, because, at least in the movie, he rapes her. Just saw the movie! And why would she leave the hat out in the open when she was so careful to cover her tracks in every other way? She was always looking out for him to jump her and listening for his boat. That it was Jumpin and Tate that planned and killed Chase. Do you think there were people that figured Kya murdered Chase but didnt say anything, i.e., her lawyer and Jumpin and Mabel? Tate searches their Marsh home and finds Chase's missing shell necklace along with some of Kya's poems. Basically, at the end of the book, we find out that Kya has been writing and publishing poems under a pen name. He was, after all, the one who got the marsh girls cherry. 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. How did Kya know Chase would be at the tower? How would he know it was HIS red hat? It ended up getting in at 1:40 P.M. at night (meaning, its an 1 hour and 35 minute bus ride). Its the most plausible answer to how Kya could have been able to kill Chase, though theres not a firm confirmation of it. At least until the pressures of society and his need to fit in with the persona he had there kicked in. The well never goes drynever freezes up or gives her any trouble. 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. She just wasnt worldly enough for considering disguising herself differently twice, etc. Hi! John King (the bus driver for the 2:30 P.M. bus from Barkley Cove to Greenville) also says there was no one on the bus that resembles Kya. 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. I assume the old lady on the 2:30 a.m. bus from Barkley Cove to Greenville was Kya in disguise. So, the answer is, we dont know how Kya ends up with the red hat. Thanks for your post and answers, very helpful!! 17 Top Quotes from Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens 1. The book was Brilliant! 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. "When cornered, desperate, or isolated, man reverts to those instincts that aim straight at survival. Tate must have known she murdered Chase as she had the red hat he had thrown into her boat just a month before. I know thats superficial to the performance but still- a girl, then woman who spends time in the outdoors would have a tan! Instant downloads of all 1682 LitChart PDFs Especially since driving to Raleigh makes more sense? I feel Kya killed because she had seen the abuse that her mother had endured. He may even have cared for Kya more in his shallow, selfish way. Again, its clear that Kya has managed to find happiness in her life. She as alone out there completely vulnerable and became hypervigilant about every sound. I understood the one about The Firefly, and Broken Gull of Brandon Beach, but failed to get a handle on some of the others. Ie. The 2 shrimpers testified that Kya came out of the woods yelling that if Chase touched her again, shed kill him. 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). I think Kya didnt want to take the stand because she killed him . Please excuse all the grammar errors, typos, misspelling, and run-on sentences. Doesnt make sense. I have been looking this up for a couple of days now and yours was the first comment I found in this regard. I was sure the wife murdered him. "Marsh is not swamp. If the red hat is the one Tate tossed with her, or even gave her later that would mean Tate knew she was at the crime scene when they mentioned it in court. Presumably the sexual assault was the final straw for Kya. What color hair did kya have. Great book. She did what nature would do when faced with a life or death fight she took out the predator. It represented what he took from her. There was nothing premeditated in her at all. Evil was not in play, just life pulsing on, ***even at the expense of some of the players***. Though her supposed act of her sneaking back, killing him, and returning, is kind of lame. The central plot of Where the Crawdads Sing the "strong storyline" Owens alludes to in her BookPage interview is Kya's murder trial. Tate ends up alone with no offspring with Kya. That happens on August 30th and a month later hes dead. I cant figure out when Jodie showed up to the trail. Page 207 I think of why did Chase keep wearing that shell necklace anyway? Because Pa would get drunk and beat on his mother. Tate discovers a poem written by Amanda Hamilton, the poet Kya often quotes, underneath their floorboards. Markers of death all weathered into nubbins by elements of life from chapter 56 night heron. Just wondering how Kya got all the knowledge about birds. Biology sees right and wrong as the same color in different light. 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