What is the climax in The Watsons Go to Birmingham?

The Bomb. The bombing itself is pretty climactic, but in terms of the story, the climax comes when Kenny goes into the church after the bombing. He finds a shoe that looks just like hers and thinks that the Wool Pooh has her, so he runs back home scared.

Who wrote The Watsons Go to Birmingham?

Christopher Paul Curtis

Who is the main character of The Watsons Go to Birmingham?

Joetta “Joey” Watson

What happened in Chapter 5 of The Watsons Go to Birmingham?

Nazi Parachutes Attack America and Get Shot Down over the Flint River by Captain Byron Watson and his Flamethrower of Death. Byron gets caught lighting matches for fun (this kid really is a delinquent), and Momma swears that the next time she catches him starting a fire, she will burn him. Yikes!

What is the theme in The Watsons Go to Birmingham?

The overarching theme of this novel is that of family. This is a character-driven story, which gives the reader a slice of family life, through Kenny’s eyes, as he comes to understand the power that lies in familial love. The reader can see that love between the Watsons in countless ways throughout the novel.

Why does Kenny tell Byron that he is ashamed of himself?

Kenny admits that he did go to the church and see what happened. He is ashamed of himself because when he thought the Wool Pooh had Joey he left her instead of fighting for her, like Byron fought the Wool Pooh to save Kenny from drowning. Byron claims that the Wool Pooh does not exist, but Kenny knows better.

What is the setting in The Watsons Go to Birmingham?

The Watsons Go to Birmingham—1963 takes place in Flint, Michigan; Birmingham, Alabama; and along Interstate I-75, which is the route the Watsons take on their trip to Alabama. In 1963, Birmingham was a focal point for the civil rights movement.

How did Byron Change in The Watsons Go to Birmingham?

When the Watsons travel to Birmingham, Alabama to drop him off to their Grandma Sands to set Byron straight, Byron is changed forever. Throughout the story, Christopher Paul Curtis first portrays Byron as a selfish and cruel character, but by the end, Byron changes into a more mature 13 year old.