DISCUSSION QUESTIONS The Story of Arthur Truluv |
1. How would you describe Arthur Moses?
Although many of us (are you one?) find graveyards somewhat
disconcerting, even eerie, Arthur finds comfort in visiting Nora's
grave. What is it about the cemetary that offers him solace? What is it that makes a family? Certainly no document does, no legal pronouncement or accident of birth. No, real families come from choices we make about who we want to be bound to, and the ties to such families live in our hearts .Consider the possible implications of that passage: perhaps blood families or legal families are not worth fighting for; it may be easier to walk away. Is the passage suggesting that, when family life falls apart, we should choose to opt out rather than attempt to work through painful relationships or deal with troubled family members? There is no right or wrong answer here: it's simply a question to spark discussion. 7. Do you find the ending satisfying? (Did you
predict it?) Would you have preferred another? Why do you think
Elizabeth Berg chose the conclusion she did? * Some questions from LitLovers. |