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*Where do they spend the winter? What is the mood?
*Why is Catherine unwilling to get married now?
*How does Catherine plan to change after the baby is born?
*How would you describe the relationship at this point? How has it changed?
*Describe the labor, the alternatives given, and note who makes the decisions. Could things have been different?
*How does Henry feel when he sees his son?
*What happens to Catherine and the baby? Why?
*What is the tone at the end of the novel?
*What do you predict will happen to Henry in the coming years?
This is also a great place to comment on themes or symbols you are thinking about exploring for your essay. Please post any questions you have about the essay here or send me an email: lisa.heartz@bedford.k12.mi.us. Thanks again for your insights!
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Book Four: "A Separate Peace"
*Calling all literary sleuths, where else have you heard the term "a separate peace"? What does Lt. Henry mean when he says this?
Some other topics to consider:
*What does the bar operator offer to do? How does he help Henry?
*Who is Simmons and how does he help?
*How does Henry feel about life at this point?
*Is Henry still in danger? What must he do?
*Who is Count Greffi? Why did Hemingway include this scene?
*What kind of person is Emilio? How do you know?
*What happens when Catherine and Lt. Henry reach Switzerland?
Some other topics to consider:
*What does the bar operator offer to do? How does he help Henry?
*Who is Simmons and how does he help?
*How does Henry feel about life at this point?
*Is Henry still in danger? What must he do?
*Who is Count Greffi? Why did Hemingway include this scene?
*What kind of person is Emilio? How do you know?
*What happens when Catherine and Lt. Henry reach Switzerland?
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