Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit Jeanette Winterson

Exodus The snail episode – what does it portend? J’s Mother and her attitude towards schooling. Why J is being enrolled unwillingly. – p21 J’s deafness. – Churches’ reaction and reality What does this episode highlight? Confused mind is a questioning mind? J in hospital and Mother’s actions and reaction – What do we learn about Mrs. Winterson’s role as a mother Oranges, adults, J and what can we learn from this episode

Exodus Hospital episode – fear, loneliness and neglect Mrs. Winterson’s priorities and mission in life Role of Elsie Norris & Miss Jewsbury in Jeanette’s life “It’s all in the mind.” – p30 Congregation’s perception of Mrs Jewsbury & Elsie Elsie/Mrs. Jewsbury vs. Mrs. Winterson – comparisons J’s life at school: - Bullying, intimidation, escape & ‘revenge’

Exodus The Summer camp and what it tells us about the congregation and CMMC Minor revelation of J’s Father’s past, Mrs. Winterson’s past & her relationships school and the struggle to fit in and being good at things Mrs. Virtue, Spencer & Sparrow. Meeting with Mrs. Vole Letter to Mother & mother’s reaction, “We are called to be apart.” Mrs. Winterson’s life and calling?

Exodus The Sampler episode Questioning authority and notions Mrs. Virtue vs. Elsie Norris Frustrated school The Pillar of Fog & The Pillar of Fire The story of emperor Tetrahedron “No emotion is the final one” The inevitability of change.

Exodus Orange & it’s many manifestations throughout this chapter How do you think J views her mother now after this episode? The Biblical Exodus vs J’s exodus The author’s narrative comments & tone What are our feelings towards J? What does fragmentation here suggest?