Describe the significance of Koly learning to read. Using textual evidence, approach the topic in the context of either gender disparities in Koly’s society or Koly’s character arc and personal journey.

What role do hope and hopelessness play in Koly’s life, and how do they influence her choices and the direction of the plot?

Homeless Bird is written in the first-person point of view, from the perspective of its protagonist. How does this convey an understanding of Koly’s internal conflicts? How might the story differ if it were told from another perspective?