Let The Circle Be Unbroken

The concept of unity can apply to multiple people and situations in the book. Give several examples of how unity and its absence affect the characters in the novel.

What is Harlan Granger’s attitude toward the Logans? Toward his sharecroppers? Why is he opposed to the union? What “evils” does he associate with organized labor?

At Christmas, the Logans sing a hymn entitled, “Will the Circle Be Unbroken?” Why is this hymn meaningful to the Logan family? How does the title of the novel differ from the hymn? Explain the significance of this choice of words.