Born to white plantation owners but raised by her enslaved black wet nurse, Mattie, Lisbeth’s childhood unfolds on the line between two very different worlds. So begins Lisbeth Wainwright’s compelling tale of coming-of-age in antebellum Virginia. So along with the comfort of her came the fear that I would lose her some day. Although my family "owned" her, although she occupied the center of my universe, her deepest affections lay elsewhere. That knowledge must have filled me as quickly and surely as the milk from her breasts. ( Questions provided courtesy of the author.Mattie was never truly mine. How did you feel about the ending? Did it seem realistic to you? Were there any other endings you could imagine? Did the book affect the way you think about slavery? If so, how?ġ3. Did certain parts of the book make you uncomfortable? If so, why did you feel that way? Did this lead to a new understanding or awareness of some aspect of your life you might not have thought about before?ġ2.
What specific themes did the author emphasize throughout the novel? What do you think he or she is trying to get across to the reader?ġ1. What was surprising to you? Was there anything you could not believe?ġ0. If she had not seen Edward rape the field hand, do you think she would have married him?ĩ. Most people born into Lisbeth’s situation would have gone on with the status quo. Early in the book, Mattie seemed certain she would never try to escape, yet by the end she did. Who’s reaction was more surprising to you?ħ. Lisbeth reaction to Edward’s raping the field hand was naive. What were some of the key experiences that Lisbeth had that changed her understanding of the world in which she lived?Ħ.
What, if any, parallels do you see between the culture and the central conflicts of the narrative in Yellow Crocus and in our current society?ĥ.
In your family history, did anyone have a close relationship with a nanny or caregiver?Ĥ. How do you think the setting affected that relationship for all people?ģ. Mother-child relationships are a central theme in Yellow Crocus. Who is your favorite character and why?Ģ.
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