The Stone Diaries

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by Carol Shields

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Why was Daisy not content at the end of her life?
Sandy
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Why do you think the author chose not to show us a picture of Daisy with the rest of the family photographs?
Jeanne I think Daisy is supposed to be a sort of everywoman for women of that generation and even for women today -- that the questions about herself and her…moreI think Daisy is supposed to be a sort of everywoman for women of that generation and even for women today -- that the questions about herself and her relationship to others that she wrestled with were questions that every woman faces from time to time. Like the question of being loved enough or loving others enough or finding fulfillment in work or staying home and caring for children. And the summing up at the end of all the things she didn't do and all the things she achieved -- was it enough? I think these are things women wrestle with all their lives.(less)
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The box of fingernail clippings? What does this mean. I must have missed something. Did she clip them from someone?
Gillian
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Did anyone else find that the picture of Mercy seemed rather skinny compared to the description of her?
Gillian Yes indeed. The picture does not fit the description at all. However, perhaps our perception of "large" women is completely different now than it was …moreYes indeed. The picture does not fit the description at all. However, perhaps our perception of "large" women is completely different now than it was 120 years ago.(less)
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Do you think Barker Flet really loved Daisy?
John Spencer
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