Under a Sardinian Sky
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9.How well do you think the role of women and the strengths/challenges of womanhood are explored in the story? Do the female characters fall under one of the aforementioned categories only, or do they embody both at different times?
10.Is the fear of an abusive partner explored in a realistic way? Is it any different from the millions of women in abusive relationships today? If so, why? If not, why?
11.Which scene embodies the main themes of the story the most for you? Why did it move you? What aspects of it did you love?
12.Does the character of Mina add or detract from the story? Does she help us identify with Carmela? What traits do they share? Does Mina’s relationship with her “invisible” aunt underline the theme of inherited stories and histories? Why does Mina feel compelled to write Carmela’s story?
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