Light on Snow discussion

[finn's mom]

4. A great deal about Robert Dillon's pre–New Hampshire life as a successful architect in New York City is revealed when his former colleagues visit his new home. Discuss the distinctions that the author draws between the Dillons' past and their present life.

5. Several scenes in the novel are focused on the preparation and consumption of food. Discuss the significance of these meals to the story.

6. How does Charlotte's arrival affect Robert and Nicky's interaction with the rest of the world?

7. After meeting Charlotte, Nicky's father struggles with the decision of whether or not to turn her in. Does he make a good choice in the end? Why?

I can't give my answers right now, but, I will later! Thanks for participating you guys!

[caseysmom]

I don't know the signifigance of the food but it always made me hungry

[finn's mom]

4. A great deal about Robert Dillon's pre–New Hampshire life as a successful architect in New York City is revealed when his former colleagues visit his new home. Discuss the distinctions that the author draws between the Dillons' past and their present life.

I honestly don't remember much about that...just that they were wealthy and were socially active...had a lot of material things, if I remember correctly.


5. Several scenes in the novel are focused on the preparation and consumption of food. Discuss the significance of these meals to the story.

The only thing I can say about the food in the book is that at first, they just eat in the den or living room, then, with Charlotte, they eat again the kitchen, like they used to when the mother and sister were alive.

6. How does Charlotte's arrival affect Robert and Nicky's interaction with the rest of the world?

They seem to be even less interactive, because they don't want anyone to know that she's there...


7. After meeting Charlotte, Nicky's father struggles with the decision of whether or not to turn her in. Does he make a good choice in the end? Why?

I think he does. I think it doesn't necessarily show Nicky that he's breaking the law, so much as he's being compassionate towards another human being, and, I think that's something she needed to see in him.

Sorry my answers aren't that in detail...I wish I hadn't read the book so quickly! That's why November will be broken down!