St. Lucy's Home Post-Story Review

Front

What is the main motivation of the parents for sending their daughters to St. Lucy's Home?

Back

To learn how to join normal, civilized, human society.

Front

What is the name of the dance that the girls were asked to learn at St. Lucy's Home?

Back

The Sausalito.

Front

What does Claudette feel when Mirabella jumps on her during the dance?

Back

She chooses, instead, to blame her for ruining the dance.

Front

Who is the narrator of the story?

Back

Claudette.

Front

Which character is considered the most successful student at St. Lucy's?

Back

Jeanette.

Front

What does the term 'civilized society' imply in the context of St. Lucy's Home?

Back

It refers to the norms and behaviors expected in mainstream human culture.

Front

How does the character Mirabella differ from Claudette and Jeanette?

Back

Mirabella struggles more with adapting to the expectations of the civilized society.

Front

What role do the nuns play in the girls' education at St. Lucy's Home?

Back

They enforce the rules and expectations of the civilized society.

Front

What is the significance of the dance in the story?

Back

It symbolizes the girls' struggle to adapt to their new environment.

Front

How does Claudette's perspective on her identity change throughout the story?

Back

She grapples with her identity as she tries to fit into the civilized society.