The Beak of the Finch: A Story of Evolution in Our Time

References to creationist thinking and Biblical allusions appear throughout the text. How does this tactic situate The Beak of the Finch in the conflict between evolution and creationism? What comment, if any, does Weiner appear to offer on the debate?

The text incorporates much scientific information and numerous studies beyond the Grants’. What structural choices does Weiner use to organize the information and make it accessible to any reader?

Discuss the ways Weiner characterizes Charles Darwin throughout the book. What does this portrayal add to the narrative, and how does it influence the reader’s understanding of evolutionary theory?