In the story Ruby Holler by Sharon Creech, what do you think was the theme???

Question

I'm really not sure, I'm KIND OF sure what the author's purpose is, but not the theme...

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Answer 1

Trust and honesty are important themes in this book. Who do you think the most trusting characters are? Who is the least? Who is the most dishonest? Do you think anyone in the book is unwisely trusting and honest? When and why? How does being trusted change the twins?

Sairy is the most trusting character, always seeing the good in everyone. It’s a mistake when she trusts the hunters to watch the backpacks (p. 245). Tiller may grumble and worry, but he can quickly be brought around to a positive view. Of the twins, Florida is initially untrusting because she has had such bad experiences in the past. Dallas is somewhat more open to the good possibilities in others. The Trepids are the least trusting, afraid even to tell each other what they really think.
Tiller worries that the children shouldn’t know about the understone funds, and while the honesty of the children is proven, Dallas does make the mistake of trusting Mr. Trepid with this information—a most unwise action. Mr. Tepid in turn trusts that Z will search Ruby Holler for the understone funds, and although perhaps this trust is misplaced the dishonesty of the plan is foiled by Z’s virtuous behavior.
There is room for discussion of ethics here.
As the children learn they themselves are trusted, they learn to trust others. They become more confident and capable of doing things without becoming angry or upset. They are much happier.