Thursday, March 18, 2004

Leads: Andrew Z., ~Margaret M.~

Reading

• Franzen, The Corrections (3–12)

Notes

Notes

A brief discussion guide:

• Some people have complained about the novel’s difficulty. Is this an important/valid concern? Are hard things always more rewarding?
• What do you think of the characters? Are there any you find compelling? What’s up with Chip?
• How important do you think location is to the novel?
• Recall our discussion about symbols. What is symbolic in the novel? (Think especially about saints and children’s stories.)