Uncle Sam - Strong Features

Uncle Sam - Strong Features
"Uncle Sam is a Man of Strong Features" (1898)

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

'Brooklyn' by Colm Tiobin-Discussion Questions

Why was Rose so quiet when Father Flood was explaining to Eilis' mother about having her go to Brooklyn? Why was she willing to sacrifice the rest ofher life to take care of her mother by having Eilis go to Brooklyn instead ofher? And why did her mother agree to let her younger daughter go to a place where they knew so little about especially after all of the grief she experienced when she lost her husband and let her sons go off to work in England?
Did Eilis really accept the offer from Father Flood?
If Eilis had worked at Ms. Kelly's longer than she did, would the situation have been different? Would the thought of working in Brooklyn even arise?
On her way to America, Eilis meets up with her brother Jack in Liverpool. What's different about him? How come he doesn't show affection toward her? And why is he keeping secrets from his mother back in Ireland?
How would you describe Georgina's character? Why is Eilis attracted to her demeanor?

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