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LOCAL LITERARY EVENT:

Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Questions to Ponder on Main Street

While reading Main Street for our June 16th discussion, please consider the following ideas, maybe take some notes so you remember what you think of as you read:

The book was very popular when it came out in 1920.   It was #1 on the best seller list in 1921.  What contributes to the book still being printed, read and studied today? Why? 
Discuss the book as a novel of  sociology?  As a novel of satire? 
Compare and contrast the first impressions Carol Kennicott and Bea Sorenson have of the town on their first arrival.
Think of some of the ways Carol endeavors to bring culture to the town.
How are small towns different and alike today?

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