63 pages 2 hours read

Velma Wallis

Two Old Women

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1993

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Essay Topics

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Throughout the novella, the text is paired with imagery. What role do the images serve? Do they add to the story or simply reflect it?

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Ch’idzigyaak has a daughter and grandson. Does this make her attempt to survive easier or more difficult?

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In what ways does the five-year age difference between Ch’idzigyaak and Sa’ affect their relationship and their journey?