Ray Moore’s Study Guides aim to provide insights into important, demanding texts. The Invention of Wings is the gripping tale of slavery in the South of the early Nineteenth Century, and the quest for freedom of two remarkable women born in South Carolina on opposing sides of the racial divide. Includes: - A detailed analysis of characters, setting and history, genre and themes; - A helpful commentary and guiding questions that suggest issues for discussion and thought; - Graphic organizers that allow the reader to make concise notes; - A glossary of relevant literary terms and a literary terms activity; - Ideas for managing group discussions and post-reading presentations; [Note that the questions do not have answers. Readers will find their own answers in the text.]