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Responding to Literature: Stories, Poems, Plays, and Essays, 4/e
Judith Stanford, Rivier College


Experiencing

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How can "Roman Fever" be understood as a commentary on female friendships or relationships? Consider the relationships between Mrs. Slade and Mrs. Ansley and their daughters.
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How does silence function in this story? How would you characterize the present silence between Mrs. Slade and Mrs. Ansley? How would you characterize the past silence between them?