Summary of The Invention of Wings

by Sue Monk Kidd | Includes Analysis

Fiction & Literature, Historical, Literary
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Author: Instaread Summaries ISBN: 9781683782377
Publisher: Instaread, Inc Publication: May 20, 2016
Imprint: Instaread, Inc Language: English
Author: Instaread Summaries
ISBN: 9781683782377
Publisher: Instaread, Inc
Publication: May 20, 2016
Imprint: Instaread, Inc
Language: English

Summary of The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd | Includes Analysis

 

Preview:

The Invention of Wings is a moving novel inspired by the historical figure of Sarah Grimké. The

book is written from the points of view of the two main characters, Sarah and Handful. The story

is told in alternating narratives and spans thirty-five years of their lives.

Sarah is the daughter of John and Mary Grimké, members of high society in Charleston, South

Carolina. At a young age, Sarah witnesses the whipping of a slave. This upsets her so much that

it causes her to have a stuttering problem. This affliction comes and goes at different times.

Handful is a ten-year- old slave girl who is given to Sarah on her eleventh birthday. Handful, who

is the daughter of the seamstress, Charlotte, is to be Sarah’s personal handmaiden. Sarah is

against the practice of slavery and is horrified to be named the owner of Handful. She wants to

give Handful back…

 

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book.

 

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• Introduction to the Important People in the book

• Analysis of the Themes and Author’s Style

 

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Summary of The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd | Includes Analysis

 

Preview:

The Invention of Wings is a moving novel inspired by the historical figure of Sarah Grimké. The

book is written from the points of view of the two main characters, Sarah and Handful. The story

is told in alternating narratives and spans thirty-five years of their lives.

Sarah is the daughter of John and Mary Grimké, members of high society in Charleston, South

Carolina. At a young age, Sarah witnesses the whipping of a slave. This upsets her so much that

it causes her to have a stuttering problem. This affliction comes and goes at different times.

Handful is a ten-year- old slave girl who is given to Sarah on her eleventh birthday. Handful, who

is the daughter of the seamstress, Charlotte, is to be Sarah’s personal handmaiden. Sarah is

against the practice of slavery and is horrified to be named the owner of Handful. She wants to

give Handful back…

 

PLEASE NOTE: This is an unofficial summary and analysis of the book and NOT the original

book.

 

Inside this Instaread Summary of The Invention of Wings:

• Summary of entire book

• Introduction to the Important People in the book

• Analysis of the Themes and Author’s Style

 

About the Author

With Instaread, you can get the summary and analysis of a book in 15 minutes. We read every

chapter, summarize and analyze it for your convenience.

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