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The Saints of Swallow Hill
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The Saints of Swallow Hill is a work of Southern fiction. What are some qualities that exemplify its place in its genre? How is it similar to or different from other works of Southern fiction?
The novel uses Cornelia to explore the experience of an LGBTQ+ person in the 1930s South. What does the novel convey about this experience?
Compare and contrast the setting of The Saints of Swallow Hill to settings in other novels by Donna Everhart. How is her portrayal of the South similar among her books? How does it differ?
The Saints of Swallow Hill tackles serious social issues, including racism. How does the novel depict racism and the social structures that enable it? How does the language Everhart chooses reflect her handling of the topic?
Delwood Reese has a vision of preserving the longleaf pines in North Carolina. How successful is he, according to what is known about longleaf pines today? Explain.
Compare and contrast Rae Lynn and Cornelia’s experiences with gender issues and misogyny in the novel. How are they similar? How are they different?
How does Everhart’s decision to structure the book into three parts affect the narrative of the novel? How does her organization of the points of view affect the narrative?
What are some factors that differentiate Del’s and Rae Lynn’s experiences at the camp? Explain.
What literary devices does Everhart use in the novel? How do they impact the writing, and how well are they used?
How does setting the story within the Great Depression affect the novel? How do the novel’s themes fit with the setting?
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