At the June Book Club meeting,
Latitudes of Melt by Joan Clark was discussed. Listed below are some of the
discussion questions.
- The metaphor of the iceberg
permeates the whole book. How do you feel this works?
- Another metaphor is the
lighthouse. How does this metaphor affect the book and the characters?
- Does the sense of community
change during the period of history of this book.
- The relationship between
mothers and daughters is explored. How does this relate to the themes of the
book?
- Courtship is another theme of
this book. Do the characters inter-relate in a natural manner?
- Arts and crafts are interwoven
in the fabric of some of the character's life. How does this relate to the
texture of the book?
- The history of Newfoundland
dominates the book. Does this expound your knowledge of this
place?
- The legend of the Titanic is
central to this book? Did you find these references and story relevant?
- Does the addition of the
fairies add to this book?
Before discussing the book,
Sylvia presented Kathleen with a gift as a token of our appreciation for the
effort she puts into making our Book Club interesting and informative.
Many thanks to Marilyn for
hosting the June meeting and providing such yummy treats - crackers and cheese
plus home made cannoli and brownies.
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