Marya: A Life | Ideas for Group Discussions
The most autobiographical of Oates's books, Marya will bear comparison not just to her life, but also to the lives of successful women. It might generate discussion about the options open to women since the feminist movement of the 1970s and to issues raised by the feminist movement.
1. How is Marya a novel about mother-daughter relationships? Does it seem an accurate depiction of the legacy of alcohol abuse?
2. How does Oates deal with issues of child abandonment? How crucial is it for children to come to terms with their relationships with parents from whom...
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