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Characters
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Ma
Jack
Stillborn baby girl
Old Nick
Grandma
Steppa/Leo
Grandfather
Paul – brother
Deana – wife
Bronwyn
Officer Oh
Dr. Clay
Noreen
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For Discussion:
- Discuss Ma and her rearing of Jack in Room. Did she do a good job? What was the wisest thing that she did? How did you feel about her extended nursing of Jack?
- Discuss the various characters and how they reacted to Jack:
- Grandma
- Steppa
- Grandfather (Can you understand his having to leave?)
- Officer Oh
- Dr. Clay and Noreen
- Jack cut his hair on his own; no one suggested that he do so. Why do you think he made that decision?
- Can you understand Ma’s trying to take her own life? What did she think would happen to Jack?
- Would you have done anything different to help Jack’s entry into the world?
- Did you like the ending? Was it effective?
- How do you think Ma and Jack will make out in the world?
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