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The Struggles of Carol: Fitting into Small Town Society

In this analysis of chapters 16 to 23, we explore Carol's growing frustrations with the narrow-mindedness of her small-town life. As she grapples with cultural ignorance and moral dilemmas, she debates whether to conform or to vehemently fight against the local societal norms. The narrative underscores the tension between art and trivial distractions, culminating in a harsh critique of social ignorance. Through poignant character interactions, particularly with GP and Miles, Carol's internal battles illuminate the challenges of being different in a conformist environment.

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The Struggles of Carol: Fitting into Small Town Society

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  1. Chapter 16 213—Kennicott’s devotions does not emphasize Carol 216-18, Part III 217—Carol continues to suffer idiots 218—Carol says she has tried to fit in, but she has failed b/c she is not cut of the same cloth as GP Is she foolish to continue to try to change GP??? Should she simply leave or stay and fight???

  2. Chapter 17 • 227, part II, last para—More struggles w/ cultural foolishness

  3. Chapter 18 • 237—concerns of morals vs. art • The natives distract themselves from the play w/ trivial concerns • 245—The blundered play • 246, pt VI, para—Movies vs. plays • Sound familiar?

  4. Chapter 19 • 249—Miles buys in • We can conclude Miles tries to alleviate the frustration of ostracization by trying to play along • 250-52—Library reform fails like all other attempts

  5. Chapter 20 • P266—Carol is infected with the village virus

  6. Chapter 22—281-93 • Tone of this chapter is brutally acerbic • We see a brutally harsh indictment of all of the points articulate in the novel • This chapter caustically articulates the toxic nature of the small town social setting. • Take detailed notes of our discussion points

  7. Chapter 22—281-93 • 282—top 3 lines • 283—lines 3-6 • 283, Part III, 1st 5 lines • Tone gets harsh • 284, 1st full para, 1st 7 lines • 284, lat 2 para • 285, 2nd-4th paragraphs.

  8. Chapter 22—281-93 • 286-91, all of part VI and VII • Identify ex. Of brutally harsh indictments of social ignorance

  9. Chapter 23 • 294—Cy is a poseur • 294, Part II—GP treats Miles as ignorantly as ever, even as he tries to take a part of their (little) world • 308—The sameness of GP and the crudeness of its people weigh on Carol

  10. Chapter 23 • 310—the poker game • Question: Is she out of line to be displeased??? • 313—Foolish dismissal of Carol’s ideas • The social setting exacts its influence

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