Bring on the tough stuff - there’s not just one right answer.
- The story isn't split into any distinct divisions, but take a look at the order of events and the presentation of characters. Is there any kind of structure discernible within it?
- What is it about nature in "Kew Gardens" that acts so powerfully upon the characters?
- How would the story be different if it were set in an urban environment rather than in a garden?
- Why do you think the snail is given as much attention as any one of the characters?
- Should the snail be treated as a character in the story?
- How would a story about walking through Kew Gardens today be different than a story about walking through Kew Gardens in the early twentieth century?