![]() How similar is Eilis's hometown, Enniscorthy to her new one, Brooklyn. How is Eilis different from her sister Rose? Why do you think Rose encouraged Eilis to go to America?ģ.ğather Flood states "Parts of Brooklyn are just like Ireland. Although this is the classic immigrant story of hope and resilience, it also leads to a better understanding and appreciation of what women of the 50's endured as they paved the way for "modern" women of today.ġ.Ĝan you relate to the kind of women Eilis is? Why do you think she takes such a passive role in her own life? Why does she go to America? Do you think she really wanted to go?Ģ. In the process it is easy to sympathize with her as she experiences loss, adapts to a new cultural, and struggles to make decisions. Slowly you watch her morph, into a woman with inner strength and conviction. She starts out as what can almost be described as an outsider to her own life she is pulled and molded by the wants and desires of family, no voice or identity of her own, living in her sister's shadow and defined though the eyes of others. The lyrical style creates powerful emotions as you follow the lead character Eilis on her journey to maturity. ![]() The writing is open and clear but subtle, it does not overpower, allowing you to take in and get caught up in every detail. ![]()
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