Questions About Where the Lilies Bloom: The National Book Award Finalist Novel of Family, Survival, and Sacrifice in Appalachia

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Why do you think that the children call their parents by their given names "Cosby Luther & Roy Luther" ? Why is Mary Call's name "Call?" Is it a family surname? Is Ima Dean's name a surname? Do you think that Kiser Pease' name is like Kaiser intentionally? (also Caeser & Czar) I will be directing this story as a play in June, 2016. I like to thoroughly investigate the world of a play.

Dave Boyer I believe she is named Mary Call because she may have been "born in the caul". These babies are born either completely or partially in the amniotic sa…moreI believe she is named Mary Call because she may have been "born in the caul". These babies are born either completely or partially in the amniotic sac and are by some believed to have special talents or powers of prophecy. Sailors prized the caul believing it would prevent them from drowning. Kiser Pease first name is very similar to Kaiser, the German word for King or Emperor. Many immigrants from Germany settled in the Appalachians and it would be a common first name signifying strength or nobility or privilege.

These answers may come after your play in June but I hope it may help in some way.(less)

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How does Mary Call show determination?