How does Carole see herself at the start of the short story? What literary techniques does Hill use to represent her self-regard, and how does her perception change in the end?

What does Carole take with her on her trip to see her grandparents? What symbolic and metaphoric significance do these objects possess? How is Hill using these familiar items to develop Carole’s character?

Henry Norton’s character enters the narrative stage in the second paragraph of the short story. How does his appearance on the page alter the narrative atmosphere? How does his presence impact Carole as a result?