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Consider the title of the novel Messenger in context of the true name that Matty receives at the end of the novel. Why do you think Lois Lowry chose to title the novel Messenger, despite the fact that Matty’s true name is ultimately “Healer”? Consider the following questions as you formulate your response:
Teaching Suggestion: This discussion may be concluded with a direction to connect the significance of the title to one or more of the novel’s major themes. For example, students may eventually conclude that being a messenger and healing both involve the capacity to facilitate connections between self and others, and both roles position Matty to reach people who are otherwise beyond reach.
By Lois Lowry
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