Saturday, September 6, 2008

Characters

At the end of the book, Opal observes that Amanda no longer looks “pinch-faced” (p. 182).
What causes Opal to see Amanda differently?

Relationships

Because Gloria doesn’t see well, she tells Opal to “tell me everything about yourself, so as I can see you with my heart” (p. 66). What does she mean by this? What do you think it means to see someone with your heart? How is that different from seeing with your eyes?

Family Relationships

How would you describe Opal’s relationship with her father at the beginning of the book? How does their relationship change by the end of the book?