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Home begins and ends with Glory Boughton. Analyze how and why Robinson begins and ends her novel with Glory.

There are no chapters in the novel. Discuss the effect of this choice on the novel as a whole.

Robinson alludes to various Biblical stories and characters. Choose one of them to analyze. Explain how and why Robinson uses this allusion to further the greater themes of the novel.

A foil character is a contrasting character who highlights a characteristic in their opposing character. Discuss one foil character pair in the novel. How do they contrast? What qualities does each character highlight in the other?

Robinson sets Home in 1956 Iowa. Research the major news events that occurred in 1956. Choose one of these events. Examine how this event features in Robinson’s novel and how it furthers the greater themes or character development.

Jack introduces the television and the car to the Boughton family. Analyze the symbolism of these new additions.

How does Glory change throughout the novel? What greater themes does Robinson reflect in Glory’s development? Why?

The third book in Robinson’s series will focus on the character of Lila. Discuss what role Lila plays in Home and how she may continue to develop in Robinson’s next novel.