Seems like he knew (would have known) all along she was guilty. I believe she was afraid he was going to kill her. Its confirmed by the detectives who send it to a lab that its an exact match (between the fibers on Chases jacket and from the hat in Kyas place). I loved the book and just saw the movie last week. Yeah its pretty possible..If Kya is using disguises she must have went to the town or somebody had to buy it for her.And if she went to town to buy disguises..we would have more witnesses.So probably somebody helped her and since only Jumpin knew this..it might be him. I dont recall her being at the trial or questioned or anything. It wasnt my favorite book, but I think it is definitely a story of resilience. Since the book is written in 3rd person, it wouldnt make sense for tate to pretend to be shocked since there is no audience there to see his reaction. just life pulsing on, even at the expense of some of the players. How did Chase Andrews die? I think she was imitating the female preying mantis, she was always talking about. The original text plus a side-by-side modern translation of. Female insects, Kya thought, know how to deal with their lovers. [lovers is plural !] She became more precious to us on every page. I did not see that referenced in her poems. Was the firefly poem ever published, or was that something that Kya did not send to magazines as Amanda Hamilton? The original text plus a side-by-side modern translation of. The sheriff came to tell him his father was dead. Did Tate and Kya have children together. Hence the whole story and the plot while living in the swamp. Folks hear n see almost everything. Summary and Review for Where the Crawdads Sing. Tate seems appalled to find out the truth at the end. In the trial, Kyas lawyer said that the red fibers could have been there during Kyas relationship with Chase, but the lawyer wasnt aware how recently shed received the cap. Was this a subtle hint of the author, or just a crazy thought of mine. Hi! . Jumpins wife. i get what happened and why with all he hints throughout about Kyas thought on Nature and lovers etc. Another part of the poem reads, 'The last step, a trap./ Why? It unknown what city Barkley Cove was based on. Sees right and wrong as the same color in . I believe Chases mother has mentioned that she waited until the autopsy was completed and received the complete report. They somehow end up at the fire tower arguing or trying to make up. Loved the movie. Jodie shows up because he saw the book that Kya published. A movie adaptation of Where the Crawdads Sings is in active development. omg this is such a good point, I didnt think of it before Ive updated the post to reflect your comment, Where does the white canoe fit in the plot. Which is also why she took the necklace back. Chase was a narcissist. yeah, I think based on what we know, the bus person is her. Kya was very artistic at drawing and writing. The book was Brilliant! They're like having in-class notes for every discussion!, This is absolutely THE best teacher resource I have ever purchased. Her poem, about the fireflies, later at the end of the novel, makes it clear that she did kill him and even looked in his eyes as he fellat first she says she saw surprise or a questioning look, then his eyes recognized or realized what and why, and finally his eyes looked at another world. Instead, she passes away at 64 while shes out in a boat collecting stuff (her heart had quietly stopped). Obviously, Kya did take the bus back to Barkley Cove, murdered Chase and then returned to Greenville. But suddenly the female firefly reached up, grabbed him with her mouth, and ate him, chewing all six legs and both wings. I always thought crawdads were birds What relevance do the crawdads have to this film Where the rawdads Sing.So am I correct in thinking that crawdads are a crayfish?? I think she had a mental breakdown over the years and developed split personalities. Tate must have known she murdered Chase as she had the red hat he had thrown into her boat just a month before. Also she wasnt a big part of the story, only in it to show that he was adulterous. Consequently, she had to address the matter herself, becoming the human version of a female firefly in a mere act of survival. I will always love this book. When Kyas books get published, we see Jumpin placing them for sale in the window of his store. (If you google this question, the city of Asheville sometimes comes up as the answer, but that is not accurate. Safety and survival. It wasnt a moral choice, it was simply survival. Why dont any of Kyas older siblings come back for her? Kya should have left all together if she was being mistreated, etc. Could it be that she had no memory? This took place weeks before the murder, but in court when they were questioned, it seems like they were identifying her and her boat the night of the murder? What was it used for? nor his boat, when the sheriff first investigated. I thought Tate found the Poems and shell necklace under a loose floor board, in the book? Kya is acquitted of murder charges and granted freedom at the movie's end . (including. I find it interesting that Kyas family had abandoned her, so she longed for family, then she was not able to create a family of her own, outside of Tate. His mother never would have accepted her, which even Kya realized the moment she saw his mother, Patti Love Andrews, testify in court all dressed up in black with all-matching accessories. She saw the world differently because of how she was raised. Kya knew judgment had no place here. So I didnt mind it there was enough emotion and intrigue to keep me interested. Where the Crawdads Sing: Questions and Answers (Spoilers, Ending, Etc. That happens on August 30th and a month later hes dead. ( Spoiler .., ). -Graham S. The timeline below shows where the symbol Fireflies appears in, The next day, she continues to wait, listening for his boat. There, laid out carefully on cotton, was the shell necklace Chase had worn until the night he died. When the entire town of Barkley Cove attends Kyas funeral, readers see the extent to which the narrative surrounding her changed in the aftermath of the trial. How did kya lure chase to the fire tower in the middle of the night to kill him? How did Chase get to the tower before his death? This does not seem realistic. She spent years reading only biology textbooks and her lifetime surrounded by the organisms of the marsh, meaning she absolutely could be an expert capable of becoming a published author, especially since Tate was backing her. Yes..I agree its not in tune with Kyas character but throughout the book from Pa treating Ma harshly,Ma living her kids alone to survive, to fireflies mating process Kya learned that she didnt want to live in fear like Ma-waiting where the next fist would hit..Either Chase had to leave her forever which he wouldnt as he claims that she belongs to him..or she had to live Marsh forever..But Marsh was her only home..not just home but something close to mother.The wilderness taught her she had to find a way to survive-from fireflies giving deceiving signals to second mates and later killing them..the fireflies indeed knew a way to deal with their lovers.Kya learned more by nature than humans(she never really lived with them as they never accepted her the way she is like the marsh).So she accepted and played by the rule of nature than civil human moral code..So she had to kill Chase in order to survive and protect her.More importantly this is more about how situations influence Kyas decision than her character..she had no choice as nobody would believe her harrassment story and Chase would never stop. thats the only thing that makes sense. I was so happy when I heard the verdict. Is Kyas published Seashell book shown in the movie an actual published book by another author? I feel Kya killed because she had seen the abuse that her mother had endured. Filming took place from mid-April through mid/late-June 2021 in and around New Orleans and Houma, Louisiana. Her past work (as a wildlife scientist in Africa), as well as the title of this novel, are a reflection of this. The survival instinct in the animal kingdom is not good nor evil I believe a lot of this novel is unbelievable; however, it is a work of fiction. At trial, expert evidence is given that the fibers could have been transferred at any time and just remained stuck on there for years (even if washed), so they arent definitive proof that Kya was with Chase the night he died. If no..why not? Have where the crawdads sing firefly poem thirty people recommend this book deserves the attention it is getting six at the expense some! She went to the white school where she saw the other white girls at lunch. does tate know that chase tried to sexually assault kya, when he finds out that she murdered him? LitCharts Teacher Editions. What was Chases wifes alibi? On top of all that, she plots, and gets away with murder? I also had this issue of loved ones leaving so I would always forgive Kya. She knew chase was coming for her and didnt want to live her life in fear. These males, the article explains, are known as sneaky fuckers, and end up alone. And on chapter 15, when her mother his painting her nails and her sisters, her mother said the light pink would contrast very well with the olive skin tone they all had. The female firefly that Kya watches eat a potential mate represents the same kind of power that she herself taps into when she uses her own sex appeal to lure Chase into a death trap. Where did Kya get the wig she wore as a disguise on the bus? That would explain why he didnt know it was Kya until the end. Twist number two: Tate also finds Chase's missing necklace and a poem about predatory female fireflies. She kills him to survive because she knows he will eventually hunt and eat her/kill her. ooo thanks for letting me know, Ill take a look to see whats up! John King (the bus driver for the 2:30 P.M. bus from Barkley Cove to Greenville) also says there was no one on the bus that resembles Kya. Where they her children or her sibling(s) and their children? It was well known, and Chasess mother testified on the witness stand attesting to the fact, that Chase always wore the shell, he never took it off. In short, Kya projected her father to Chase. how did tate actually feel after he found out that she did kill tate? I think its not about revenge here. My biggest disappointment from this book was that, even though you know Kya ate natural, and was a very slim woman (who I would imagine being in great health) she died way too early in life. Why was she not a subject, at the trial, or even say why her husband was gone from her side out in the marsh? Where is Chases wife in all the drama after Chase is found dead? Tate ends up alone with no offspring with Kya. ThankYou so much these explanations. Remember she is really good at giving people the slip, so he never saw her leave or come back. So Tate would have seen it. What was the purpose of that scene. En dit in alle eenzaamheid. I dont think the book really got into why Kya wasnt put on the stand, but generally if a lawyer feels like a defendant is more likely to incriminate themselves or come off badly, then they wont testify. Ma used to say that. Kya remembered Ma always encouraging her to explore the marsh: Go as far as you canway out yonder where the crawdads sing., Just means far in the bush where critters are wild, still behaving like critters.. 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