Stargirl falls into a growing body of films, like the HSM series, that show teens to be kinder, more genuine, and more accepting than the '80s screen teens of their parents' generation in, say, The Breakfast Club or Footloose. There's no shortage of genre staples, including awkward encounters at school, football games, and the obligatory school dance. But considering the majority of real-life teenagers are probably a lot more like Leo, Kevin, and even Stargirl than Troy, Sharpay, and the HSM gang, the film may actually be the more representative high school movie. Stargirl could be called the High School Musical of misfits and underdogs. Fans of VanderWaal or the book likely won't be too put off by significant changes to the original story, the film's uneven pace, or some corny magical undertones. Co-star Verchere and a diverse supporting cast are equally charming. So, first things first: the young star gives a charming performance and proves she can act as well as sing. In the end, Stargirl asks Archie what she should do about missing Leo, and about Perry.Stargirl's messages are positive ones for tween viewers, who will be drawn in thanks to the popularity of the book and the novelty of the film debut of VanderWaal. In the end, Stargirl becomes worried that no one will show up for her solstice party, but is reassured by Archie, her former teacher, and friend from Arizona, who arrives to attend her celebration and comforts her with his wisdom. What happens at the end of love Stargirl? The novel takes the form of “the world’s longest letter,” in diary form, going from date to date through a little more than a year’s time. LOVE, STARGIRL picks up a year after Stargirl ends and reveals the new life of the beloved character who moved away so suddenly at the end of Stargirl. She realizes that you sacrifice yourself to make others happy. Plus, there’s the fact that at the very end of the novel, Stargirl reclaims her identity through self-love. It’s based on sharing in the feelings of others, and wanting to brighten their lives and lessen their pain. What is the theme of the book Love Stargirl? The main conflict in the story is about the obstacles Stargirl has to face to get over her break up with Leo and become who she was before her relationship with him. The first is Stargirl’s struggle to either fit in or to be herself the second is Leo’s choice to be with Stargirl or to have everyone else like him and the third is Hillari constantly opposing Stargirl.
Lesson Summary There are three major conflicts in Stargirl. The stars represent her bright, beaming personality when she is being true to herself, or being ‘Stargirl’.
Susan was inspired to rename herself ‘Stargirl’ when she was walking through the desert one night looking up at the stars. Another example of symbolism used throughout the novel is the stars.
Lesson Summary Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli reflects the themes of conformity, individuality and kindness, especially in how the title character relates to other people in her school and town.
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