Where the Crawdads Sing ending explained. How would he know that information only one day after Chase had passed. I dont recall her being at the trial or questioned or anything. Only Patti and Sam are at the verdict. 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. Please excuse all the grammar errors, typos, misspelling, and run-on sentences. Consider Kya had made previous arrangements before leaving for Ashville to meet Chase at the top of the tower as she had calculated the time of the last bus to arrive back and her time to get to him. 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. She is nicknamed the Marsh Girl because she lives in the nearby swampy marshes on the outskirts of town. So, that means there was a 50 minute window for Kya to get from the bus station to the fire tower, kill Chase and return. Thanks for thisvery insightful and helpful. Was this a subtle hint of the author, or just a crazy thought of mine. I think of why did Chase keep wearing that shell necklace anyway? Falcons and many other beings as well. He wasnt anything a man should be . Detailed explanations, analysis, and citation info for every important quote on LitCharts. Shes petting the resident cat who visits her in her cell. Did Tate and Kya have children together. If no..why not? She knew chase was coming for her and didnt want to live her life in fear. Im still curious why Chase wore the necklace. 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. I wished she and Tate would have had more years together, and I also hurt for them that they had no children of their own, as I feel Kya would have made such a loving mother But hey we cant have it all in a story. She's accused of murdering Chase Andrews (Harris. Interesting thoughts, but I see it differently. I had not thought of that. People often die the way they live, so these are good theory. Toch de voorliefde voor de natuur en de mens, kan de kracht en schoonheid evenaren, Does the lawyer know kya is guilty? Maybe Pearl (Chases wife) killed him for all his infidelity. No mention is made of his fancy ski being seen that night or mussing. Where the Crawdads Sing PDF is a novel by Delia Owens. I dont understand that meaning of Where the Crawdads Sing is a 2022 American mystery thriller drama film based on the 2018 novel of the same name by Delia Owens.It was directed by Olivia Newman from a screenplay by Lucy Alibar, and was produced by Reese Witherspoon and Lauren Neustadter. Throughout out the book, Delia Owenss writing shows a great fondness for the natural world. I thought she only had her brothers number. In the poms that Tate found at the end of the book, all the answers will be in that. The murder was covered when the boys found the body and when she came home, the town was already talking about the murder. There was no mention of her during the investigation nor trial. Did he drive there? Follow along on Goodreads, or keep in touch via the newsletter. I never saw that coming. She saw the world differently because of how she was raised. In The '50s, Kya Clark is a young girl living in a shack in the marsh near the small town of Barkley Cove, North Carolina. Why? One boy, tanned and dark haired looked like Joidie (assuming she looks like her brother). It represented what he took from her. WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING is a gentle yet symbolic depiction of the valiant survival of Kya Clarka reclusive young girl who has been abandoned by her parents, siblings, school system, the entire town surrounding her, and what ultimately feels like life itself. Also, she confessed to the murder in her poem and tate found the poem and the shell necklace. I think the point is that Kya didnt know what was going on and seeing him stopped by the sheriff made her realize that she loved him all along. Also, my husband made the point that at the end it just accelerated so quickly to the part where Kya and Tate are much older with nothing in between like in the movie The Notebook. I pity any foster parents who take you on. Tates whole face smiled. The only thing that is mystifying me is the nomme de plume. But first a quote from the Firefly Poem in the books conclusion: Female fireflies draw in strange males with dishonest signals and eat them; mantis females devour their own mates. They start a life together and turn the shack that Kya lives in into a nice cottage. Simple minded does not mean stupid. I mean if his intention only for bragging in front of his friends and no feeling involved with Kya, then why he still keep the necklace until his death? I think Chase was looking for her & went to the fire tower looking for her & the tower, being unsafe, he accidentally fell to his death. Consequently, she had to address the matter herself, becoming the human version of a female firefly in a mere act of survival. Where EXACTLY can I read where Kya and Chase were on the fire tower and he fell/was pushed to his death??? The one in particular that I liked but dont really understand is the one that starts off Sunsets are never simple. Another is Child to child, eye to eye Perhaps Kaya discovered him dead before the police, and took the necklace from him. I think Delia is reliving her relationship with her own Mom through the title. Im so curious how she never got pregnant and why nothing was ever said about her having children! points out below, it may have been via phone because during the trial, the hotel manager, Mr. Lang Furlough, mentions that she was oddly unfamiliar with how to use the telephone. WONDERFUL Post.thanks for share..more wait .. . At that point, it becomes a symbol of Kya taking herself back or taking back the power in their relationship (or her dignity or something else) which could be the reason she would want to keep this symbol of her reclaiming something she feels he took from her. You have to wonder if Owens had ever set foot in NC before she wrote this book, or if she did any research, or if her editors were really careless. Is Kyas published Seashell book shown in the movie an actual published book by another author? Shortly after Tate abandons Kya, she observes a female firefly emit a light pattern that summons a male firefly of a different species, at which point the female firefly eats the unsuspecting male. or is tate simply left with the fact that kya lied and she was in fact guilty of murder? Evil was not in play, just life pulsing on, ***even at the expense of some of the players***. How long did the trial take? I think that Kya would have no idea there would be fibers from the hat on Chases clothing. does tate know that chase tried to sexually assault kya, when he finds out that she murdered him? would like to know why a fire tower is in a marsh? Do you believe that Kya killed her father? Once more, then, it becomes clear that even the most individualistic people yearn for some kind of human connection, regardless of what form it takes. Again, its clear that Kya has managed to find happiness in her life. 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. Reflecting back to the necklace I remember this was a very special shell but couldnt remember the scenario when Kya gave it it Chase. In my opinion, he wore it as a sort trophy. He could have been anywhere. Set in 1950s and 1960s North Carolina, the narrative blends . Twist number two: Tate also finds Chase's missing necklace and a poem about predatory female fireflies. I just finished the book myself, the Audio book version (Narrated by: Cassandra Campbell, who did a great job, if anyone is interested in Audio books I do because of my commute, and I enjoy a good narrator. Kyas alibi is that she was in Greenville, meeting with her publisher, on the day Chase was killed. It unknown what city Barkley Cove was based on. Why did Kyas siblings not take her along when they escaped? Kya didnt want to call him and tell him. For this reason, Kya finds herself capable of finally coming to terms with her mothers departure, bidding her farewell once and for all because she realizes that she has done just fine without Ma. Certain lines in the poem reveal that Kya lured Chase to the tower where he then was pushed off and fell to his death. Known as the 'marsh girl' she is different to her neighbours, having a deep affinity with nature. And, one more quote from earlier in the book: Kya watched others. I think she called him and asked him to meet her at the fire tower. A central question of "Where the Crawdads Sing," adapted to film from Delia Owen's popular novel through Lucy Alibar's screenplay, is: Who killed Chase Andrews (Harris Dickinson)? I listened on audible. It was hanging on a hook in Kyas kitchen. I think he might have given her clothes and food, may have discussed the tides/bus schedules/whether the moon would be out, etc.May have helped her with the logistics of it, but I do not think he thought of it ( I think it was her idea ), and I do not think he ever visited the tower other than to perhaps act as a lookout, if he was there at all. Great book. Im sure thats something she just didnt know about and did not think of at the time. Why did Kya keep the necklace after she killed Chase? But now I cant recall why and the summary doesnt explain it. The sheriffs just couldnt find the necklace. The book doesnt explain what happened to Kyas father. I didnt get that. How did Kyl get the red hat? QUESTION: Im guessing that was a gray curly wig Kya wore. 4 1/2 stars That it was Jumpin and Tate that planned and killed Chase. Kya had planned the murder in fine detail and covered her tracks including by careful study of the bus schedule. Carolins wild creatures (the valentines and mantis) taught her that killing is not really a sin, but a natural instinct to survive. Before the incident she unleashed her being lied to and left. I enjoyed most of the book, Where the Crawdads Sing. She then removes his shell necklace. Three thoughts, after reading through all the posts and having only read the book (I have not seen the movie):: Why did no one ever consider whether Kyas boat left its mooring at the town dock that night when Chase was killedthat was never part of the investigation, yet would have been key to her guilt/innocence. Delia Owens may have been indirectly involved / associated with a murder in Africa, but it is unrelated to the story in Where the Crawdads Sing. When Chase attempts to rape her, he was drunk and hit her. She's accused of murdering Chase Andrews (Harris Dickinson), a former quarterback and local golden boy in their small town of Barkley Cove, after he's found dead at the bottom of a fire tower in the marsh. How do we not know that Chase went looking for Kya one evening (she was gone visiting her publisher for the first time), and his wife followed Chase out to the Marsh? Ie. I just finished the book and I thought I got the idea that it was Tate who killed Chase and Kya knew this all along I also based it on that one time Jodie told Kya back when Tate was only 7 or 8 and how he protected Kya against her Pa by screaming at him. does tate know (at the end of the book when he discovers kya killed chase) that chase raped kya and threatened her? Now that hes gone, shes finally able to recognize just how important his role was in her life, and this ultimately helps her see that she managed to survive her childhood without her biological parents. And she never gets sick..,only steps on a rusted nail once. She probably would have not killed a critter, except for food, but killing a human being did not seem a problem. This theory entered my mind, too. How did Kya know Chase would be at the tower? ooo thanks for letting me know, Ill take a look to see whats up! The incident in question is only very tenuously connected to Delia Owens, but if you are curious, feel free to read the discussion of Slates Delia Owens expose. Do you think there were people that figured Kya murdered Chase but didnt say anything, i.e., her lawyer and Jumpin and Mabel? The gist of it is that, depending on factors such as her method of travel or the water conditions, it could have been possible. But to kill someone. Not Tate. 2. His wife ends up pushing her husband Chase off the tower that night. The presence of the shell on a rawhide necklace ends up in her subfloor is a question I dont see answered. So the fibers were actually the smoking gun. 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