While John Lockwell is
not a sympathetic character, Josie essentially blackmails him to get what she
wants. How do you feel about that decision on her part and why?
Josie’s mother is an
extremely unlikeable character. Does she have any redeeming qualities? Cite
specific examples from the text that influenced your feelings about her.
Why do you think Willie
would only pay for Josie to go to college in New Orleans?
On page 41, Josie
remembers a line written by Keats: “A thing of beauty is a joy forever.”
Josie’s life and her surroundings are filled with ugliness, but there are also
things of beauty that bring her joy. What are some of those things?
Why does Josie become
obsessed with Forrest Hearne, a stranger she met only once? How do her thoughts
about him change after his death?
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