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1. In "Beyond the Stump," what is happening to Sarah's memories?

Sarah's memories flash and then disappear. She forgets where she left her shoes whey the are on her feet. She looks at Gretel several times a day, and she asks who she is or tells her to leave. She forgets her name or where the bathroom is. She leaves things in odd places.

2. In "Beyond the Stump," what are mornings like when Gretel's mother remembers?

Some mornings Gretel's mother remembers who both of them are. Sarah gets out many different types of kitchen utensils and cooks great breakfast feasts. She uses four cloves of garlic in everything and as much cheese as possible. She orders Gretel around the kitchen or tells her to do chores.

3. In "Beyond the Stump," what does Gretel say that she would have done if she really cared about her mother?

Gretel says that if she really cared about her mother, she would put her in a home for her own good. If she really still loved her, she would have left her where she was. She would not have brought her to Gretel's place where they dredge up things that should stay buried.

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