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There is no historical account of whether Dinah ever had children. Diamant gives her a son. Why do you think she chose not to give Dinah a daughter?	Charlotte	1	29	Oct 24, 2014 02:22PM
Discuss Jacob’s role as a father. Does he treat Dinah differently from his sons? Does he feel differently about her? If so, how?	Charlotte	1	5	Oct 24, 2014 02:21PM
Female relationships figure largely in The Red Tent. Discuss the importance of Inna, Tabea, Werenro, and Meryt.	Charlotte	1	8	Oct 24, 2014 02:20PM
• Childbearing and childbirth are central to The Red Tent. How do the fertility childbearing and birthing practices differ from contemporary life? How are they similar? How do they compare with your own experiences as a mother or father?	Charlotte	1	4	Oct 24, 2014 02:19PM
• The novel follows Dinah from childhood to old age. How does she change and mature, and what lessons does she learn from life?	Charlotte	1	5	Oct 24, 2014 02:19PM

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