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What do you think happens after the story ends? Will his wife refuse to take a 'stray' into the house? He will obviously lose his contract with the convent. Will his children be ostracised? How will the girl he rescued assimilate?
Jennifer Rockwell I think the ambiguity and dangers inherent in the untold aftermath of Bill's decision are what create the profound impact of the novel. Our fears and …moreI think the ambiguity and dangers inherent in the untold aftermath of Bill's decision are what create the profound impact of the novel. Our fears and speculations are thus more important than the actual answer. :)(less)
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