Parent Guide > Winged Blackmail
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 "Winged Blackmail" by Jack London.
"Winged Blackmail" is a short story by the famous American writer Jack London (1876- 1916). The story opens as Peter Winn plots to take control for personal gain. Instead, he is met with the unbridled power of fear, which takes the shape of a pigeon.
As we read, we will be discussing the theme of Fear & Paranoia as it relates to the text. We are trying to answer this big question :
"How can fear be used to manipulate?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this short story at home:
- What was "Winged Blackmail" about?
- What did you learn about Fear & Paranoia?
- Watch Monsters Are Due on Maple Street: The Twilight Zone (1960) at home with your child.