Rebecca is not much of a conversationalist—except for one-sided talks she has with the farm animals and the wild creatures of their land. How does her reluctance to speak up about Jed cause trouble? And later, with Eulalie? Discuss some of the complicating factors in her romantic relationship. What finally pushes her to risk giving voice to her own wants and desires?
I loved Rebecca and Eulalie and knew they couldn’t be together in the city. At that time, two women would never have been accepted, especially interracial. I think Rebecca was scared what her family would think of her, how they would judge her. When she saw that John and her sisters welcomed Eulalie without question, she realized they could have a life together on their homestead.
I was so glad the author allowed Rebecca to find herself and not force a life on her.