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The Symbol Of Family In Across Five Aprils By Irene Hunt

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In the book, Across Five Aprils by Irene Hunt, the newspaper is a symbol of family. This symbol shows up over and over in quotes by and about the family. This weekly newspaper becomes an important symbol for explaining the theme of “family is whoever and wherever you need them to be.” In the early pages of the book, the family moves to Illinois. This is far away from their hometown and relatives in New York. The mother, in particular, takes this separation very hard. Adding to her worry, the Civil War has just officially started and the entire country is in turmoil. The weekly delivery of the newspaper takes on more significance to her as she tries to stay connected with the outside world. The quote, “Jethro’s mother rubbed the newspaper

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