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THEMES
When God closes one door, he always opens another
The first and most important theme is when God closes one door, he always opens another. Bud learns this every time something eventful happens in his life and is followed by another path that leads him to what seems to be his destiny.
Fate or Destiny
Another theme involves the idea of fate or destiny. All the way through the story events occur that keep Bud walking a continual path to Herman Calloway. For example, instead of being to ride the rails with Bugs, he can't run fast enough to jump on a boxcar. This turns out to be good, because Mr. Calloway is in Grand Rapids not Chicago.
People Helping People
A third theme involves the idea of people helping people. In spite of abusive people like the Amoses, there are many examples in the story of people banding together to help each other survive the Depression. It leaves the reader with a sense of hope for what Bud called "human beans."
The Impact of Segregation
A final theme is more subtle, but nonetheless important: the impact of segregation. Blacks like Bud were treated as second-class citizens during this time period. They couldn't own land or enter into contracts and the Depression was even harder on them. However, out of this comes the sense that many African-Americans became stronger for it.
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What is Bud Not Buddy?
Bud Not Buddy is a children's chapter book.
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Who is Bud Not Buddy?
"Bud not Buddy" is a book. Bud is the actual name, but characters in the story call him Buddy.
What is Bud Not Buddy?
Bud Not Buddy is a children's chapter book.
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Is there a movie of Bud Not Buddy?
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Is Bud for real from Bud Not Buddy?
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