Bring on the tough stuff - there’s not just one right answer.
- Do you think Carol should leave Gopher Prairie and make a new life for herself, or should she keep trying to change her perspective and learn to love her life in there? Why?
- What is it about Will Kennicott that annoys Carol most? Is her criticism fair?
- What does Carol say in the final pages of this book? What is Will's response and what does it mean for the story's overall message?
- Who tries to help Carol adjust to Gopher Prairie? Are these efforts harmful or helpful?
- How effective is Lewis as a satirist in this novel? Are any of the characters in this book similar to people you know in real life?
- What are Carol's biggest flaws? Would she be happier if she overcame them? Why or why not?
- Who is the most difficult person to get along with in Gopher Prairie? Why?
- What hopes does Carol have for her new daughter at the end of the book? How do these hopes impact her overall outlook?