Less chaotic than most of Irving's novels, The Cider House Rules will likely generate discussions on the issue of abortion. The novel presents a fine opportunity to help readers clarify their beliefs about abortion and related social issues.
1. What is Irving's attitude toward abortion? How well does he understand the history of abortion? Given subsequent events, such as the violence against abortion clinics, is Irving dated or prophetic?
2. What is the connection between an abortion clinic and an orphanage? How does each represent similar social concerns?
3. How does Irving use apple-growing as metaphor?.....
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