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The Headmaster's Wife

"Part of a grand literary tradition...Deeply felt and utterly absorbing." - The ...

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Discuss The Headmaster's Wife by Thomas Christopher Greene

Would you be able to support a son or daughter who made the choice that Ethan did?

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Jun. 25, 2015
by keizerfire

What do you think of the author's handling of the teacher-student affair. How do you feel about Arthur and Betsy's relationship?

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Jun. 07, 2015
by ElenaSpagnolie

Do you think it's possible for grief to cause a person to lose their grip on reality the way it did Arthur?

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Jun. 07, 2015
by mariannem

There are several varieties of love portrayed in the book: passionate affairs, marriage, parental love. Which relationships would you call real love?

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Jun. 07, 2015
by mariannem

Why do you think Arthur's delusions take the shape they do?

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Jun. 05, 2015
by Windsong

What do you think of the authors representation of boarding school culture? Is it similar to any personal experiences you may have had?

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May. 27, 2015
by MarieA

Do you think Elizabeth ever truly loved Arthur?

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May. 21, 2015
by Lea Ann

Are you satisfied with the ending of the novel? Which character did you sympathize with most?

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May. 21, 2015
by josephinej

What are the central themes of the book and how did they resonate with you?

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May. 21, 2015
by MarieA

How did your opinion of the headmaster and his wife change throughout the course of the novel?

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May. 20, 2015
by jww

What do you think the structure of the novel brought to your reading experience?

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May. 19, 2015
by ElenaSpagnolie

Have you read other books by Thomas Christopher Greene? If so, how do you think they compare to The Headmaster's Wife?

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May. 18, 2015
by pamelathereader

What do you think of the role of fine arts education in America today? How does it compare to when you were in school?

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May. 16, 2015
by LauraInME

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