Why does Ruth leave her family? Do you think she was truly mad at Nathan? At God? Discuss the ways in which she and the other characters deal with their grief over Ariel.Ĩ. Though the title of the novel refers to a particular “ordinary grace,” what other small graces did you find in the book?ħ. Is there some merit to carrying the burden of a secret alone?Ħ. Was there a certain catharsis once they were able to unload the truth? Did it do them any good? Consider especially Frank’s father, whose deeds in the war remained a mystery. A number of characters carry secrets that eventually come to light. Who is ultimately responsible for the death of Karl Brandt?ĥ. Along those same lines, in what ways have the two boys been transformed by story’s end?Ĥ. Which instance of eavesdropping provided them with the heaviest, most important information? Is there a particular overheard conversation that led most directly to the loss of their childhood innocence?ģ. Much of Frank and Jake’s knowledge comes from overhearing and snooping. Discuss the final revelation of Ariel’s whereabouts.
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