The Optimist's Daughter Study Guide

Judge McKelva, his daughter, Laurel McKelva Hand, and his wife, Fay have been escorted into the office of Dr. Courtland. They had come to New Orleans from Mississippi to see the doctor because the judge had experienced some difficulties with his vision. The judge has known the doctor and his family for years; however, the doctor had never met Fay, who had been married to the judge for only a year and a half. (read more)