Roller Skates | Topics for Discussion & Projects

Roller Skates Topics for Discussion

1. While on the way to the Misses Peters for the first time, Lucinda's cab driver realizes that no one has told him where to take her. What is the effect of depicting Lucinda, who is only ten years old, in this situation?

2. Aunt Emily is portrayed as a character addicted to "System, Duty, and Discipline," always doing everything "right." How does she compare with Uncle Earle? Does he, by contrast, do things that are "wrong"?

3. Lucinda befriends many strangers during her year in New York City. How does her behavior differ from the way many ten year olds today interact with strangers? Why?

4. Lucinda feels that a theater performance is "real the first time" and less so in subsequent performances. What does she mean by this statement? Do you agree?

5. After the production of The Tempest, many...
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