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Deesha Philyaw

The Secret Lives of Church Ladies

Deesha PhilyawFiction | Short Story Collection | Adult | Published in 2020

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Essay Topics

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What is the effect of the biblical allusions in stories “Eula,” “Dear Sister,” and “Jael”? How do these allusions change the way you read the story?

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Compare two stories in The Secret Lives of Church Ladies in regard to the book’s theme of mother/daughter relationships.

3.

Why do you think that the protagonist in “Not-Daniel” feels relief rather than guilt or fear? How is this comparable to characters from other stories?

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