Martin Olesh

Martin Olesh asked Christina Baker Kline:

Our book club just finished reading and discussing Orphan Train. One of the discussion questions was about the significance of Molly Ayer's name. We were able to figure out how "Molly" fit in but had difficulty in "Ayer." I said "Ayer" means "yesterday" in Spanish. Molly explores her past and her tribe's past and acts as the catalyst for Vivian's exploration of her own past. Is my connection valid?

Christina Baker Kline Hi Martin -- so sorry for not writing sooner; I only just discovered this page. Yes, "Ayer" is "yesterday" in Spanish. Also, "Air" is an important concept to the Penobscot tribe. And finally ... "Ayer" sounds like "Eyre," or Jane Eyre -- the book Molly steals from the library.

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