discuss after you read
1.Examine the opening scene and analyze the family interaction and their thought about one another. What does this scene reveal about the relationship between the women in the family, between the siblings and between the husband and wife?
2.What does Albert teach Esene and why does he do it? What does Albert decision to teach Esene suggest about his values?
3.Why is it so important to Albert that the lessons be kept secret? Why does his family react the way they do when they learn about the lessons?
4.What effect do the lessons have on Albert and Esene marriage? On Esene life experience? On Esene sense of self? Explain your answer.
5.What do you perceive to be the significance of the story title?
