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This book is a bildungsroman, or coming of age story. Part 1) Who is coming of age in this book? Part 2) Who influences these characters? Part 3) What troubles cross their paths?

This book is a bildungsroman, or coming of age story.

Part 1) Who is coming of age in this book?

Part 2) Who influences these characters?

Part 3) What troubles cross their paths?

Automobile accidents frequently appear in this story. Part 1) Give examples from the text. Part 2) How are the accidents related? Part 3) Why might the author specifically use the automobile as the murder weapon?

Automobile accidents frequently appear in this story.

Part 1) Give examples from the text.

Part 2) How are the accidents related?

Part 3) Why might the author specifically use the automobile as the murder weapon?

Lydia blames herself for her husband's and nephew's deaths and chooses to never speak again. Part 1) Why does she choose to stay silent? Part 2) How does this hinder her relationships with others? Part 3) Do you believe she will speak again? Why or why not?

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