Parent Guide > Ripe Figs
Welcome to the parent guide for this text! Read below to find out about what your child is reading in class and how you can support him/her at home.
This week in class, we’re reading "Ripe Figs" by Kate Chopin.
In this symbolic story, a young girl named Babette must wait patiently for figs to ripen—a metaphor for growing up in Victorian society.
As we read, we will be discussing the theme of Growing Up as it relates to the text. We are trying to answer this big question :
"What does it mean to be grown up?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this short story at home:
- What was "Ripe Figs" about?
- What did you learn about Growing Up?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: