All Bud needs is love—and a little food. In Bud, Not Buddy, thanks to the kindness of strangers toward a tattered and lost little boy, Bud moves along on his journey and ultimately finds a home. But perhaps it is Bud's compassion and forgiveness for others that really helps him move forward. After all, it seems like the characters who care most about each other—Bud, Lefty, Angela, Miss Thomas, Deza—really make things move in this story. What does that tell us about the importance of caring for each other?
Questions About Compassion and Forgiveness
- What compassionate things does Bud do or think?
- How does being kind to others help Bud move forward on his quest?
- How does compassion play a role in the historical story Bud is a part of?
- Does Bud rely on forgiveness? In what ways does he or doesn't he?
Chew on This
Try on an opinion or two, start a debate, or play the devil’s advocate.
Bud relies on forgiveness to remain confident and to justify his lying.
Bud never could have made it on his own without the kindness of strangers.