But then one day, he returns to one of his favorite spots under a bridge along the Seine and finds three small children occupying it instead. Set in Paris, The Family Under the Bridge stars an unlikely hero: an old hobo named Armand who enjoys his responsibility-free life and guards his heart against becoming attached to any people, particularly children. Both books were perfect complements to our holiday festivities, and I'm grateful there are still many books left for us to try during future Decembers. It was because of this list that we read Nancy and Plum last year and The Family Under the Bridge this year.
You know I love seasonal reading, and so I have been so grateful for Erica's list of Christmas chapter books, which she put together last year (her follow up list this year was also very good). The Family Under the Bridge by Natalie Savage Carlson Next Section Symbols, Allegory and Motifs Previous Section Quotes How To Cite in MLA Format Anonymous "The Family Under the Bridge Study Guide: Analysis". Will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback. You can help us out by revising, improving and updatingĪfter you claim a section you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. Interestingly, the Christmas miracle doesn't just fix his problems it allows him a method by which to bless other people in need. He lives under the bridge where the children have recently ingratiated themselves.Īrmand's story takes him through a long cycle of homelessness, rejection from his own bridge, rejection by a woman, and then after he secures a miraculous job opening, he is accepted by the woman (having also saved the day a few times now), restored not to the bridge but to a new home, and given a role to play in his community. They ask Father Christmas for a home, which is exactly what a father might provide, except that Armand doesn't even have a house for himself. The element of fatherhood is also present in the children's wish. Interestingly, the theme of fatherhood is mentioned even here, because the novel is set in France and in France, they don't call him "Santa Claus," they call him Father Christmas. When he brings them to see Santa, that adds an element of magic and mystery, because now the reader knows to expect perhaps a Christmas miracle.
He doesn't even like children, and yet, fate brings them together around Christmas time. He goes from being a street urchin to being a caretaker of children. And yet, this novel turns him into a father against his will. He doesn't even have a last name to give them. Written by people who wish to remain anonymousĪrmand is in some ways the least suited of all to be a father. We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community.
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