Mating | Short Essay Answer Key

Short Essay Answer Key

1. What does the reader learn about the narrator in Chapter 1? What characteristics does she display?

The reader learns that the narrator is a college educated woman in her early thirties. She is at a crossroads in life and she is trying to figure out what her future holds for her. She also has a knack for writing and enjoys writing in her journal daily. She displays several characteristics including curiosity, confusion, and a need to find herself. She attempts to do this through exploring her environment, the people around her, and enjoying new experiences.

2. What feelings does the narrator have as a result of visiting Victoria Falls with Giles? Why?

After visiting Victoria Falls with Giles, the narrator realizes she is depressed, uncertain, and lonely. She realizes she has these feelings for two reasons. One,...
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