Possible Topics to Discuss
1. How do the children reflect upon the life of the mother? How did their perception of their mother change from the start?
2. What does the persimmon tree symbolize in the story? How can this symbol relate to the children and the mother?
3. How does the orphanage name show the inner life of the mother?
4. What does the naming of Part 3 "Another Woman," narrated by the mother mean? Why did the author intend to name it like it is?
5. What are some themes of the story?
sub question = if "self-sacrifice" is the theme, is self-sacrifice itself unhealthy or lack of gratitude and respect shown for such sacrifice unhealthy?
6. What is the purpose of the story?
2. What does the persimmon tree symbolize in the story? How can this symbol relate to the children and the mother?
3. How does the orphanage name show the inner life of the mother?
4. What does the naming of Part 3 "Another Woman," narrated by the mother mean? Why did the author intend to name it like it is?
5. What are some themes of the story?
sub question = if "self-sacrifice" is the theme, is self-sacrifice itself unhealthy or lack of gratitude and respect shown for such sacrifice unhealthy?
6. What is the purpose of the story?