1. If Miranda seemed so sure of herself being able to have the baby, why was she so easily swayed by the advice of her parents to have an abortion?
2. Was the overall impact of Michaelis on Miranda’s life a positive one? Why did she leave him if she loved him and he supported her?
3. Does Miranda disapprove of Holly or envy her?
4. Do you agree or disagree with the abortion?
5. In a situation where a child makes a mistake, what should the role of the parents be? Should they support their son/daughter in whatever choices they make, or should they tell him/her what path to choose? At what point in a child’s life should a parent change from a teacher to a friend? If you were the mom or dad of Miranda, how would you handle the news that she was pregnant at 18?
6. How does Miranda’s abortion end up isolating her from her family and friends?
7. Do you think Miranda can ever truly be happy after this incident? How does Dubus want us to end this story?
8. Is there a distinct enemy or hero in this story? If so, who falls under what category?
9. What is a common flaw between Miranda and other Dubus characters like Louise (the fat girl) and Rose?
10. Do you think the perspective Dubus gave in this story was adequate in revealing how all the main characters were affected by its main events?
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