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Marjorie Kinnan RawlingsA Mother In Mannville
Marjorie Kinnan RawlingsFiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1936A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
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The ending of “A Mother in Mannville” leaves readers without a definite conclusion to either main character’s story. Why did the author choose to end the story this way? What inferences are readers left to make about the narrator and Jerry?
Discuss the significance of the story’s title, especially considering the revelations of the last few lines.
What hints does the narrative provide regarding Jerry’s life at the orphanage? What conclusions can you draw about it?
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