Arctic Plums
by Brian Fawcett
memories - ending
• Did the memoir bring to mind any
memories from your own childhood?
Explain. Have you ever known anyone
like Gladys? Explain.
• Is the ending a good one? Explain.
How is it different from what the
narrator expected? Were you
surprised? Explain.
the story
• How did Gladys get her reputation as a witch?
• Why did her plants die?
• Did Gladys lead a happy life? Explain.
• Do you think there were any other reasons
why she was regarded as an outsider?
Explain.
• Consider Fawcett's choice of title. What does
it mean? Is it a good one? Explain.
the assignment
• compose diary entries
– Compose at least three diary entries
written by Gladys.
– One of them must be about the night her
son came home drunk.
– EACH of the three entries must be at
least ten sentences long.