briefly explain how the relationship between Mark and Lind acts as a foil for the relationship between Judith and Sven? 2. Explain Judith’s thoughts: “. . . and a little delicate wind that was like a woman . . . but could in a moment become a male giant violating the earth.”(138). 3. Why does Martin choose not to fish in the Bjarnasson lake? 4. What does the flax field represent to Caleb? Quote to support your answer. 5. Explain the significance of Lind′s statement, ″We have the power to stop everything, in ourselves″ (157) to the characters and events in novel. 6. Give an example of each of the following from the novel: a. Personification b. Imagery c. Simile d. Metaphor 7. Why does Ellen choose to stay on the farm rather than leave with Malcolm? 8. Explain the significance of the following quotation: “Then he realized that he, too, was a closed pea-pod – they were all closed pea-pods, not daring to open.” (176). 9. Does Judith love Sven? How do you know? 10. In what way does Amelia almost stand up to Caleb? Why does she back down?
