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What does the stain on Sallie’s shirt symbolize when she returns to the Big House after nine years? Consider the Kincaid family dynamics and Sallie’s life while she lived with Aunt Faye.
Explore the theme of family dynamics and conflicts within the Kincaid family. How do the characters’ relationships with each other reveal the impact of past traumas and misunderstandings?
How does the Prohibition Era contribute to the themes of rebellion and societal change in the novel? How do the characters’ interactions with speakeasies and secret gatherings mirror their desires for freedom and autonomy?
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By Jeannette Walls