Sophie and the BFG have a rocky start, what with the BFG kidnapping Sophie and Sophie thinking he wants to eat her and all. But soon, they’re like a model for the perfect friendship. Sophie encourages the BFG when he’s feeling unsure, and the BFG cares for Sophie. They outsmart the Fleshlumpeater together, and then take their big journey to London. While in London, Sophie becomes protective of the BFG, explaining what he means and standing up for him. It’s as if she wants everyone to see him the way she does. Isn’t that what friendship’s all about?
Questions About Friendship
- How does Sophie encourage the BFG?
- How does the BFG show Sophie that he cares about her?
- How do the BFG and Sophie’s early encounters with the Bloodbottler and the Fleshlumpeater prepare them for their final, army-leading encounter with the giants?
- How does Sophie help the BFG adapt to the human world?
Chew on This
Try on an opinion or two, start a debate, or play the devil’s advocate.
Sophie and the BFG’s parting on the windowsill of the Queen’s bedroom shows readers what they mean to each other.
Sophie and the BFG are models of how to communicate in a friendship.