What excuse did Mrs Owens give Bod as to why Silas hadn't killed Jack?

Bod begs Mrs. Owens to tell him what his prospective killer looks like and asks why Silas didn't kill the man when he had the chance. Mrs. Owens insists that Silas isn't a monster.

Why did Mrs. Owens fear for bod?

Why did Mrs. Owens fear for Bod? Because his guardian (Silas) was gone and he hadn't returned for a while.

When bod comes to the Sleer for advice what does the Sleer tell bod to do?

THE SLEER WILL HOLD HIM IN ITS COILS FOREVER AND NEVER LET HIM ENDURE THE DANGERS OF THIS WORLD” (7.748). Bod tells the Sleer to go ahead and start the protecting.

What does Mrs. Owens say before Bod leaves the graveyard?

Owens says, “Mistress Owens and I spent our lives wishing that we had a child. I do not believe we would ever have had a better young man than you, Bod” (8.22). Bod thanks him for the compliment, but is really confused now. He looks over at his mother, sure he can get her to explain all the weirdness.

Why is bod so upset when Silas leaves the graveyard?

Back in the story, six-year-old Bod is upset when Silas says that he will be leaving the graveyard for an investigation. Silas leaves Bod in the care of Miss Lupescu, which upsets Bod further.

The Graveyard Book Reading: Chapter 7, Part 1

Will The Graveyard Book be a movie?

Neil Gaiman's The Graveyard Book Will Be a Film Directed by Henry Selick. Famous for his work on The Nightmare Before Christmas and Coraline, Henry Selick is set to adapt a film version of Neil Gaiman's Hugo and Newbery award winning novel, The Graveyard Book.

What did Bod promise Silas after the accident with the policemen?

What did Bod promise Silas after the accident with the policemen? Bod promised he would not go back to that school.

What happens to Bod in The Graveyard Book?

The Graveyard Book ends when Bod is about fifteen years old. We see him gradually losing his Freedom of the Graveyard powers (must be puberty), and then leaving the graveyard by himself with money, a passport, and big, big dreams.

How old is Bod in The Graveyard Book?

A ten-year-old Bod witnesses the Danse Macabre, which is a special day in winter when the living and the dead dance with one another. In the book's interlude, an organization of men from all over the world are eating dessert. One man tells Jack that he must finish the job—killing Bod—that he failed to do years ago.

What is Mrs Owens in The Graveyard Book?

Mrs. Owens is a kindly ghost who appoints herself Bod's adoptive mother when the ghost of Bod's recently murdered biological mother begs the Owenses to protect the baby.

What do you think the Sleer meant when it told Bod to find your name?

What do you think the Sleer meant when it told Bod to "find your name"? I think they meant that Bod should find out was his real birth name is, before he was "adopted" by the Owens'.

Why does Bod think the indigo man is imaginary?

The Indigo Man appears in Chapter 2, when Bod and Scarlett visit the Sleer for the first time. The Indigo Man doesn't seem to be a living being, but rather an image projected by the Sleer to scare off greedy treasure-seekers.

How did Bod display courage in the face of the Sleer?

Conclusion. This quote shows courage because the first time bod met the sleer he was afraid of it but he now knows he shouldn't be as the sleer uses fear as a way of defending the treasure. He also needed the brooch to buy Liza a gravestone so he used his courage to run down into the tomb and take it.

Why did Mrs Owen push bod into the cold?

Why did Mistress Owens push Bod out into the cold? Mistress Owens pushed Bod out into the cold in order to tidy up the tomb in preparation for the Macabray.

Why did Silas ask Miss Lupescu to serve as BOD's temporary guardian How did BOD feel about this arrangement?

Why did Silas ask MIss Lupescu to serve as Bod's temporary guardian? How did Bod feel about this arrangement? Miss Lupescu acted as Bod's temporary guardian because Silas had to go away. Bod disliked Miss Lupescu.

Do you think BOD was justified in taking the brooch from the Barrow did he deserve the punishment he received from Mr Owens?

Yes Bod did deserve a beating, that way he can associate pain with theft, and he won't do it anymore.

Why did Silas feel that Bod was ready for a change?

Why did Silas feel that Bod was ready for change? Silas felt that now that the Jacks were gone and Bod was a young man, it was time for him to leave the graveyard, to live among the living, and to experience life. How did Bod's visits with Alanso Jones help prepare him for the next chapter of his life?

Is Silas a vampire in The Graveyard Book?

Silas is Bod's guardian. The novel heavily implies that he's a vampire: he has no reflection in mirrors, he sleeps in a steamer trunk, and he assumes a batlike form when he's not in his tall, pale, human form.

What is the most important lesson Bod learns in The Graveyard Book?

One important thing we learn from this chapter is that the Jacks are pretending to be a group of men who focus on doing good deeds (right…). Another important thing is that there are Jacks all over the world. We can put all that together and guess that the Jacks are part of what keeps evil alive in the world.

Why does Bod leave the graveyard?

Leaving the graveyard is what Bod has been wanting for years and years. It's his dream come true. Silas and the other graveyard folks want to give it to Bod like a precious gift. So, of course they would try to keep it a surprise for as long as possible.

How did she and the mysterious stranger named Silas save him?

How did Mistress Owens and the mysterious stranger named Silas save the baby? Mistress Owens helped save the baby by wrapping him in her arms and causing him to disappear in a swirl of mist. Silas helped save the baby by convincing the man Jack that he had seen a fox rather than a child.

Why does Scarlett call Bod a monster?

When Jack threatens to kill Scarlett, Bod rescues her by imprisoning Jack in the barrow grave. But even though Bod saved her life, Scarlett thinks Bod is a monster for knowingly imprisoning Jack. After this, Silas wipes Scarlett's memory and convinces Scarlett's mother to take Scarlett back to Glasgow.

Who helped BOD after he fell from the apple tree?

Bod tells Silas a little about his adventure, including how Liza helped him. When he gives Silas Jack's card, Silas wants to know the whole story, so Bod tells it. Silas says he needs to take off so he can “dispose” (4.312) of the card. We're guessing he's not looking for a paper recycling bin.

How old is bod in Chapter 4 of The Graveyard Book?

Eight-year-old Bod asks Silas why Miss Owens believes Potter's Field, the land in the far corner of the graveyard, is dangerous. Silas explains that it is unconsecrated land, a place where witches, criminals, and people who committed suicide are buried.

How did BOD have powers in The Graveyard Book?

Bod has powers because he is endowed with them by his new supernatural family. These powers, known as "Freedom of the Graveyard," are only usable in the cemetery and include communicating with the dead, invisibility to humans, and movement through solid objects.