The Water Is Wide | Ideas for Group Discussions
Due to its reflection of social attitudes tied to a particular time frame in American history, this novel allows an opportunity for comparison and contrast of its social mores with those of a more contemporary time. Almost all readers will admit to some type of prejudice, allowing them to identify with the "trouble makers" of this novel. Concurrently, mos't will identify with Conroy's idealism in trying to counter age-old ideas. The frustrations he encounters may be experienced vicariously by readers, allowing discussion of how they might have handled his situation.
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