Dec 18, 2009

Desiree's Baby | Topics for Discussion

1. Define the nature of Armand's strengths and weaknesses.

2. In what ways does Armand's cruelty result from socially approved racist attitudes that defined the South in the nineteenth century? What other factors contribute to make him cruel?

3. Describe the nature of Armand's love for Desiree. Describe the factors that contribute to his love for her.

4. Identify those indications in the story that suggest Armand knows all along that he, and not Desiree, has mixed blood.

5. Why do you suppose Armand is willing to marry Desiree even though her ancestry...