The Memory Keeper's Daughter

How does the historical context shape the narrative? How would the narrative be different if it were set in either an earlier or a more modern time? How would it be the same?

The author does not include a chapter from Phoebe’s point of view. Why do you think Edwards made this decision? How does Phoebe’s forced silence affect the narrative?

Discuss the role of women within the narrative. Are there similarities between the female characters? What are the differences? How does the historical context affect the treatment and behavior of the female characters?