The Westing Game
The Westing Game
by Ellen Raskin

The Westing Game Learning Guide: Table of Contents

Introduction
Analysis
Symbolism, Imagery, Allegory
Chess
Crutches/Turtle's Braid
Angela's Engagement Ring
The Will
Setting
Narrator Point of View
Genre
Tone
Writing Style
What's Up With the Title?
What's Up With the Ending?
Tough-o-Meter
Plot Analysis
Trivia
Allusions
Brief Summary
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
Chapter 25
Chapter 26
Chapter 27
Chapter 28
Chapter 29
Chapter 30
Characters
Turtle Wexler
Turtle Wexler Timeline
Angela Wexler
Angela Wexler Timeline
Grace Windsor Wexler
Theo Theodorakis
Chris Theodorakis
Sandy McSouthers
Dr. Denton Deere
Otis Amber
Berthe Erica Crow
Sydelle Pulaski
Flora Baumbach
Mr. Hoo
Madame Hoo
Doug Hoo
Sam Westing
Barney Northrup
Julian R. Eastman
Ed Plum
George Theodorakis
Catherine Theodorakis
Dr. Sikes
Rosalie Baumbach
Violet Westing
Mr. Schultz
Shirley Staver
Alice Deere
Character Roles (Protagonist, Antagonist...)
Protagonist
Antagonist
GuideMentor
Foil
Tools of Characterization
Themes
Quotes
Appearances
Appearances Quotes
Wealth
Wealth Quotes
Family
Family Quotes
Patriotism
Patriotism Quotes
Identity
Identity Quotes
Language and Communication
Language and Communication Quotes
Lies and Deceit
Lies and Deceit Quotes
Society and Class
Society and Class Quotes
Best of the Web
Module Quizzes
Quotes (What was Said)
Themes (For the Most Part)
Symbols
Murder, Madness, and Mayhem
North, South, East, West, Which do you like best?
Study Questions
Essay