What views of war does "Rilla of Ingleside" present? How are these views embodied by various characters?

Compare and contrast Jem and Walter. How do their attitudes towards war differ? Does this have any effect on their ultimate fates?

The role of women during wartime has often been debated. How do the women in the novel contribute to the war? Does their work make a real difference? If not, what might its purpose be?

The baby Jims can be read in a symbolic fashion. How is he important to the narrative? Correspondingly, what might he symbolize?

Discuss the role of various animals in "Rilla of Ingleside." Why does the author spend so much time describing their antics? What do they contribute to the story?

Various forms of love are shown in the novel. Compare and contrast at least three couples, discussing the nature and...