Discuss the role of nature in the book and its relevance to the struggles of characters to make decisions about their lives.
Some characters seem to manipulate art in ways that seem inappropriate.
Discuss the importance of Italy in the book. Mr. Emerson sees a day when men and women will be equal and proclaims that this time will be like a paradise. Mr. Beebe praises Lucy's musical skills, and believes that musicians have minds more complex and more mysterious than other artists. Yet Lucy twice comments that music seems silly when compared to other things, such as playing tennis. Resources message boards comments requests errors search Read the book.