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Marjorie Kinnan RawlingsA Mother In Mannville
Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1936A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Essay Topics
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The ending of “A Mother in Mannville” leaves readers without a definite conclusion to either main character’s story. Why did the author choose to end the story this way? What inferences are readers left to make about the narrator and Jerry?
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Discuss the significance of the story’s title, especially considering the revelations of the last few lines.
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What hints does the narrative provide regarding Jerry’s life at the orphanage? What conclusions can you draw about it?
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