Years of Wonders

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Re: Years of Wonders

« Reply #15 on: May 27, 2012, 07:55:56 pm »

I would also explore the concept that comes to mind when you hear the terms 'wide' and 'green'. I think of landscape immediately. A lot of the novel explores how nature and the physical setting paves the plot and series of events. Think about even how the chapters are grouped and what their titles are. Seasons, animals, livelihoods, etc. are all dependent on this wide green prison. Something to reflect on, too, I suppose.

dilks does also raise some interesting questions. What governs the choices of the villagers? How is choice and freedom determined? Are the characters born into a family with a plethora of opportunities, or are they rather predestined to specific roles or responsibilities in life? Does anybody challenge these norms?

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