What is significant about the does and fawns that appear in the novel? Who or what do these different animals represent?

Why does Celestine believe it is so important that her daughter know that she is loved?

What is the significance of Rose stopping to light the candle in the shrine to Lucienne?

Compare and contrast Jean-Marc's grief with Rose's grief. What makes the difference between sadness and despair?

Discuss reasons why Rose was turned into a deer by Artemis just as she was on the verge of meeting Jean-Marc.

Discuss the symbolism and role of the rose in this story.

Discuss the role of the gods and goddesses in the novel.

Choose any of the questions at the beginning of Chapter Fifteen and answer. Give reasons for your answer.

What does Rose do that indicates that she has finally learned the real meaning...