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Post by desraelda on May 27, 2006 20:32:33 GMT -5
Chapter 1 1) What is your impression of Frank? of Claire? Frank seems like the kind of guy who doesn't know how lucky he is to have the kind of woman he has. For example... Des mentioned the part when he plays a joke on Mrs. Baird by pretending to have sex with Claire, so Mrs. Baird can hear them. My thought is...why doesn't he take this opportunity to actually...you know? The impression I got from Frank was that he did not take their relationship seriously. It seems like he's much more interested in his work, doesn't it, and Claire has to actually seduce him. Two incidents come to mind ... when she perfumed her hair (and didn't that seem like an awful lot of perfume to put in one's hair?) and when he fell down the hill at Craig na Dun and she wasn't wearing any underwear. I got a kick out of Frank saying that she was the "most terrifyingly practical person" he knows. What was so interesting to me is that Frank didn't even think about Claire being unfaithful to him until he saw the ghost. And it seems that Claire didn't think about Frank being unfaithful to her until he brought up the subject. They've been apart for six years and had only seen each other three times. The last was only for an afternoon. Wouldn't you think that it might have occurred to one of them that infidelity was a possibility? Not at all. I've read the book several times and some of these questions are really making me think.
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Post by desraelda on May 28, 2006 15:34:27 GMT -5
I just want to say one more thing about the ghost. Frank mentions a beautiful running stag broach worn on the ghost's plaid. I always thought that was a clue to his identity, but then I'd get so caught up in the story, I'd forget to watch for it.
Anyway, here's the next set of topics for discussion.
Chapter Two
1) What did you think of Mrs. Graham's "fortune telling"?
2) Do you think Frank is reluctant to adopt a child because of his great love for Claire, or is there another reason?
3) Why do you think the stones at Craigh na Dun don't "hum" the first two times Claire visits them?
Chapter Three
1) What would you do if you suddenly found yourself back in time? Do you think Claire reacted/handled it well?
2) What was your very FIRST impression of Jamie?
I'll post the last topics in Part One on Tuesday and we'll start on Part Two (Chs. 6-10) on Friday. Hope you're enjoying this as much as I am.
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Post by hermione13snape on May 29, 2006 5:56:19 GMT -5
Chapter Two 1) What did you think of Mrs. Graham's "fortune telling"? I thought it was a bit sinister that the housekeeper of a vicar was doing such things and that sort of thing always sends prickles in my skin. I think he's selfish. He doesn't want to adopt a child because he can't love something that is not his own which smacks of childishness in itself to me. He looks at it the way the Queen would look on a dress she'd only worn once... second hand and worthless! The more I think about this guy the more I don't like him! 3) Why do you think the stones at Craigh na Dun don't "hum" the first two times Claire visits them? Because it is not the right time for her to go back in time...(a bit off topic here... where's Doc Brown when you need him?) I think that I would faint first of all but being more into history than she is I think that I'd love it and there is one particular man in history I'd love to meet and get some answers from. I think Claire is handling it brilliantly. MINE! Sorry, he's lovely, gives her a chance and protects her despite her being oddly dressed and rather odd in her accent. He also cares about her straight away and yes... he's a lovely man.
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Post by desraelda on May 29, 2006 8:11:32 GMT -5
Chapter Two 1) What did you think of Mrs. Graham's "fortune telling"? I thought it was a bit sinister that the housekeeper of a vicar was doing such things and that sort of thing always sends prickles in my skin. Hadn't thought of it that way, but you're right, of course. Well put. I think it had a lot to do with being an historian and wanting to be sure of the history and lineage of any child they had. How do you feel about Claire loving a guy like this? What do you think her love for him is based on? 3) Why do you think the stones at Craigh na Dun don't "hum" the first two times Claire visits them? Because it is not the right time for her to go back in time...(a bit off topic here... where's Doc Brown when you need him?)[/quote] That’s always bothered me. Claire was there with Frank during the Beltane ritual. It’s possible that his presence anchored her to the present. It’s also possible that the conditions on the other end of the time spectrum weren’t right, as you said. And it was definitely not Beltane when Claire arrived. The letter that Colum was writing was dated April 20, 1743. What I wonder about, too, is the ladies involved in the ritual. They obviously knew there was something up with the split stone as they all walked through it. I don’t think they could have known the exact significance of those stones, or they wouldn’t have chanced walking through them dressed in nothing but a bed sheet. If Randall and Dougal were confounded by Claire's clothes, what would they have thought about Mrs. Graham in a bedsheet? But I think Doc Brown and Mrs. Graham would have gotten along famously. ;D Chapter Three
1) What would you do if you suddenly found yourself back in time? Do you think Claire reacted/handled it well?Claire handled it pretty well. She was used to tough situations and having to put her emotions aside. That’s what probably saved her. I would be a blithering idiot, myself. Shaking and shivering and crying would be the least of it. 2) What was your very FIRST impression of Jamie?He was just a wounded young man and that’s all that made him different. Later on, he was not only very kind to Claire, but seemed to show a very mature understanding of her feelings and needs. I got the feeling that he was very different from the others and Claire must have sensed that, too. She wasn't afraid of him like she was the others. After Claire told him about Cocknamon Rock, he went straight to Dougal and then joined right in the action despite being wounded. He did take care of Claire, first, and even dropped her into a bush to break her fall. How thoughtful. So we see right away that he's a man of decision and action as well as someone who thinks deeply about people.
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Post by giggin on May 29, 2006 19:11:38 GMT -5
I just want to say one more thing about the ghost. Frank mentions a beautiful running stag broach worn on the ghost's plaid. I always thought that was a clue to his identity, but then I'd get so caught up in the story, I'd forget to watch for it. Oh yeah...now I'm going to be on the look out for that broach ;D! Thank Des! Chapter Two1) What did you think of Mrs. Graham's "fortune telling"?I thought it was interesting the way she told Claire that she would just size someone up before they even sit down at her table without even having to look at their hand. But, it is even more interesting that she DID actually read Claires hand (and tea leaves), and was serious about what she read, even though she just casually told her the information about the lines on her hands, not making a big deal out of it. For example: when she mentioned the lines splitting...she said "No, no, lass. it doesn't mean anything like to happen to your good man. It's only that if it did, you'd not be one to pine away and waste the rest of your life in mourning. What it means is, you're one of those can love again if your first love's lost." 2) Do you think Frank is reluctant to adopt a child because of his great love for Claire, or is there another reason?I felt because Frank was so into his ancestry, he would be very into creating a blood line of his own. That is how I took it! I did not feel it had anything do do with his love for Claire at all. 3) Why do you think the stones at Craigh na Dun don't "hum" the first two times Claire visits them?Okay...I need to go back and read this part...don't remember...but I could guess perhaps there is a certain time of day that the stones hum...or maybe...nah..I need to go back and read it again ! Chapter Three1) What would you do if you suddenly found yourself back in time? Do you think Claire reacted/handled it well?I thought she handled it very well. I might react the same way, except I'd have some advantages and some disadvantages. An advantage would be that I know tae kwon do lol! A disadavantage would be that my history knowledge is not too savvy, as is my understanding of fixing wounds ! I'm not too helpful there...although I'm extremely sympathetic...would that count ;D? 2) What was your very FIRST impression of Jamie?I felt he was very quiet and too himself. He was very tough, and could take a lot of pain without showing the torture he was being put through. He also seemed very helpful, sensitive, and caring! Hope you're enjoying this as much as I am. Oh yes indeed ! Thanks Des...for all the questions....this is a lot of fun ;D!
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Post by cissy on May 29, 2006 23:39:43 GMT -5
I am so behind...I wanted this thread, and here I am not answering any questions yet! Let me remedy that!! Chapter One1. What is your impression of Frank? of Claire?Frank, to me, seems rather "traditional" and staid. Claire is quite outspoken, very "modern", almost a kind of feminist, in a way. I kinda don't see what he and Claire saw in each other, as they seem to be somewhat opposites. He seems to be embarassed, and exasperated by her, as she is supposed to be a quiet professor's wife, and she's not. 2) When Claire and Frank are walking back from the Vicarage, they pass a "weathered Pictish stone that..."guarded the crossroads it had marked for a thousand years." What do you think is the significance, if any, of this stone?Sometimes a stone is just a stone 3) When Frank sees a "ghost" looking at Claire's window, he suspects she might have been unfaithful to him during the war. Do you think she was? Do you think Frank was unfaithful to Claire during the war?This answer is colored by the later books, so I'm sorry. It seems likely to me that Frank was unfaithful during the war, and it doesn't seem to bother him much, but Claire is "his", and he doesn't like the thought of anyone else having what he deems as "his". I don't see Claire as being unfaithful to Frank, though. Flirt with her patients, maybe, but nothing more. Chapter Two1) What did you think of Mrs. Graham's "fortune telling"?Kinda odd for a vicar's housekeeper to be a fortune teller...but then again, she participates in the Druid (or whatever) ritual at the stones, so it's probably something handed down to her. I liked the fact that most of it was simple observation of the world around her, and very little "fortune telling" 2) Do you think Frank is reluctant to adopt a child because of his great love for Claire, or is there another reason?Frank is concerned with perpetuating his line, first and foremost as a historian/genealogist. He very much wants his bloodline to continue unbroken, and this is why he won't consider adoption. I think his feelings for Claire have nothing to do with it. Although looking back on this, I begin to wonder, is Frank capable of fathering children? 3) Why do you think the stones at Craigh na Dun don't "hum" the first two times Claire visits them?The first two times she was not alone, both times she was with a man (not that that probably has anything to do with it). The third time, she was alone, and the Beltane ritual had been performed that morning...which could have "opened the gates" back into time. They probably buzz close to the four "Old Days" for those who are susceptible to use them to travel Chapter Three1) What would you do if you suddenly found yourself back in time? Do you think Claire reacted/handled it well?I think I would completely freak out. Unless it was something I was deliberately attempting to do, and prepared for, which isn't gonna be likely. I think Claire's unusual upbringing by Uncle Lamb helped a great deal for her to be able to handle strange circumstances. 2) What was your very FIRST impression of Jamie?Mmmmm. No, really, he's very stoic to endure a dislocated shoulder and the attempts to fix it with only alcohol as painkiller. He seems to be a quiet-spoken man, but one of firm opinion, who expects to be obeyed once he gives a command. Sorry for the superlong post!!
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Post by desraelda on May 30, 2006 7:31:00 GMT -5
I am so behind...I wanted this thread, and here I am not answering any questions yet! Let me remedy that!! Cissy, glad to hear from you. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by billywiggy on May 30, 2006 14:24:07 GMT -5
Great observations everyone! 1) What did you think of Mrs. Graham's "fortune telling"?I agree with many who have said that it seemed more like quiet and insightful observation more than 'fortune telling' . . . although it did seem as if the author was using this scene to add a little foreshadowing into the story, as well as open us up to the possibility of extreme circumstances. 2) Do you think Frank is reluctant to adopt a child because of his great love for Claire, or is there another reason? I agree with everyone who's said it's tied more to his desire to further his own bloodline. I don't think he wants a child for the child's sake, but selfishly, for his own. 3) Why do you think the stones at Craigh na Dun don't "hum" the first two times Claire visits them? Verrrry good question - I have no idea! lol. It might have something to do with the ritual, or the fact that she was with a man the other times . . . both very good possibilities. Wonder if we'll find out? Chapter Three1) What would you do if you suddenly found yourself back in time? Do you think Claire reacted/handled it well? Oh my! I would definitely panic! Claire handled it quite well . . . she was able to pretty much 'roll with the punches' so to speak. And she didn't let herself be cowed by the situation - which was very good. 2) What was your very FIRST impression of Jamie? Once he was conscious , he seemed quieter and more introspective than the others. He also seemed a bit more solicitous for Claire's comfort (both physically and emotionally), and attempted to put her at ease. Although he seemed to be very young, he was at the same time self-confident. He has the self-assurance of an older man, probably because of all the responsibilities he's had and the events he's lived through.
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Post by desraelda on May 30, 2006 17:13:04 GMT -5
Great responses everyone. And here's the last of the topics for Part One.
Chapter Four
1) What was your reaction to "seeing" Jamie's back for the first time? Did it suprise you to find out that Frank's ancestor had done that to Jamie?
2) What did you think when you realized that Jamie was attracted to Claire?
Chapter Five
1) What did you think of Claire's story to Colum to explain how she ended up with the Scots? Would you have believed her?
Part Two starts on Friday and that will be Chapters 6-10.
Happy reading!!!
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Post by cissy on May 30, 2006 22:48:37 GMT -5
Chapter Four
1) What was your reaction to "seeing" Jamie's back for the first time? Did it suprise you to find out that Frank's ancestor had done that to Jamie? I was horrified. I know flogging was a common punishment, but the depth to which it had been performed on Jamie seemed horribly sadistic to me. It did not surprise me to know that Black Jack Randall had done the flogging, as my first impression of him was quite unfavorable.
2) What did you think when you realized that Jamie was attracted to Claire? This will cause Claire much heartache, for if she's stuck in the past, and falls in love with Jamie, she'll feel as if she has betrayed Frank. She can't help Jamie falling in love with her, and she could easily have feelings for him...oh, the trouble with time travel!
Chapter Five
1) What did you think of Claire's story to Colum to explain how she ended up with the Scots? Would you have believed her? Not a bad story to explain things, given her lack of proper clothing and baggage. I would probably have believed her about as much as Colum did. He accepts the explanation, until they can either disprove it, or find a better reason for Claire being there.
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Post by desraelda on May 31, 2006 7:31:10 GMT -5
Chapter Four
1) What was your reaction to "seeing" Jamie's back for the first time? Did it suprise you to find out that Frank's ancestor had done that to Jamie?
Even after reading the book several times, it still shocks me. Flogging is a problem I have with any 18th or 19th Century literature. How can anyone live through what is essentially being flayed alive? Think about 50 or even 100 lashes. And sometimes they used metal-tipped whips. Then there’s the fact that there were no sanitary conditions or effective means of treating the wounds. At sea, they would douse the prisoner with sea water, but that was more to add additional punishment than to help heal. As Miracle Max says ... maybe you’d like to give me a paper cut and pour lemon juice on it. Think of that 100 times.
Not knowing much about Randall at that point, it was a surprise that he was the one who flogged Jamie. But suddenly I'm seeing a connection between J.W. Randall and Frank Randall. I don't think Frank would flog anyone, but from everyone's impression of Frank, he's a bit of a cold fish and pretty self-centered. And we don't know what Frank did in the War. He could have been every bit as ruthless as Black Jack.
I see Alec Baldwin playing both parts in the movie, if there ever was a movie.
2) What did you think when you realized that Jamie was attracted to Claire?
I assume this question concerns Jamie’s “reaction” when Claire is sitting on his lap and he’s comforting her. Have to laugh. Such a typical male. And it was funny the way DG wrote it.
Chapter Five
1) What did you think of Claire's story to Colum to explain how she ended up with the Scots? Would you have believed her?
I don’t know what else Claire could have said. She certainly couldn’t have told Colum the truth. They’d have sent her to an asylum. But as Colum said, he hadn’t survived as the leader of Clan MacKenzie for 20 years by believing everything he’s told.
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Post by hermione13snape on Jun 1, 2006 10:01:14 GMT -5
No it didn't! He was not exactly nice to Claire when he first met her was he. And he's gorgeous isn't he Jamie I mean... but then I have affection for that name! As for Franks ancestor... I hope something bad happens to him! That was fast! Yeah it was sweet weren't it! I thought that he was a lovely man and more rough and ready and more for her! Possibly but then I am very trusting! I think she might have thought about the finer points more though as some of it didn't make sense and I think Colum has a right to be suspicious.
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Post by desraelda on Jun 2, 2006 15:36:53 GMT -5
On to Part Two.
Chapter Six - Colum's Hall
1) Why do you think Jamie took the beating for Loaghaire? Did you think it was honorable or foolish?
2) Claire seems to have little difficulty "adapting" to castle life in the 18th century. Why do you think this is? What would you find most difficult about adapting?
Chapter Seven - Davie Beaton's Closet
1) Who do you think hit Jamie on the head with an axe?
2) Why do you think it was so important to Claire to have a "useful" occupation?
I'll post the next set of topics Sunday night. Have fun.
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Post by cissy on Jun 3, 2006 23:28:21 GMT -5
Chapter Six - Colum's Hall
1) Why do you think Jamie took the beating for Loaghaire? Did you think it was honorable or foolish? I think it was his gallantry. I really think he'd done the same for any girl he knew, it just happened to be Laoghaire (am I the only person who has trouble with that name???) I suppose it must be terrible for a sixteen year old girl to have been publicly...um...punished in that manner, and it definitely made her grateful to Jamie for that reprieve.
2) Claire seems to have little difficulty "adapting" to castle life in the 18th century. Why do you think this is? What would you find most difficult about adapting? I think it was her unusual upbringing with Uncle Lamb. She was more used to "primitive" conditions like what she found in Scotland, due to the fact she was dragged all over the planet on archaelogical digs and stuff. What would I find difficult about adapting? Well...the lack of indoor plumbing, obviously, and the difficulty in bathing as frequently as I prefer. The roles of women in that time...I don't know, that might give me trouble, even though I am not outspoken like Claire.
Chapter Seven - Davie Beaton's Closet
1) Who do you think hit Jamie on the head with an axe? I can't answer this cause I know who did it!
2) Why do you think it was so important to Claire to have a "useful" occupation? I think it was important because Claire is not a sit-around-do-nothing sort of person. She's very Type A seeming to me. Also, no one was currently there to treat injuries and illnesses, and Claire couldn't just sit by and let improper treatment be given to them. Being useful around the castle let her "fit in" better--gave her an occupation, and she wasn't in the way, and Mrs. Fitz didn't constantly have to find things for Claire to do. The other women became more friendly to her because she wasn't just sitting around while they all worked.
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Post by desraelda on Jun 4, 2006 7:22:19 GMT -5
Chapter Six - Colum's Hall
1) Why do you think Jamie took the beating for Loaghaire? Did you think it was honorable or foolish?
I’m sure Jamie thought it was honorable and I accept his reasons for doing so, but in the end it was foolish. Laheer (pardon if I use the phonetic spelling, but I can never spell her real name right) was just 16 years old and at a very impressionable age. It was obvious from the reason for the beating that she liked boys very much. What Jamie did for her must have set her little heart aflutter. Heck, I’m way older than her and it would have set my little heart aflutter.
Then at the musical evening, Claire calls Jamie over and Laheer reveals that she had noticed Jamie when she was very young and remembered him, so she probably had a bit of a crush on him way back then. Jamie seems disinclined to talk to Laheer much and pays a lot of attention to Claire, even moving her next to Laheer while he moves to the opposite side. He translates the songs for Claire, hands Claire’s empty wine glass to her, and finally dismisses Laheer completely, and I think callously, to escort Claire to her room.
For a man who seemed to care about Claire’s feelings and needs on the way to Castle Leoch, he doesn’t seem to bother to understand Laheer’s feelings at all. I think Alec said it best when he told Claire that Jamie needed a woman, obviously meaning Claire, and that Laheer would still be a girl when she was fifty. Alec said he “kens the difference verra weel” and I think Jamie does, too.
2) Claire seems to have little difficulty "adapting" to castle life in the 18th century. Why do you think this is? What would you find most difficult about adapting?
Claire’s unorthodox upbringing by Uncle Lamb on all those digs had a lot to do with it. She’s used to primitive living conditions. I’m sure that helped her to adapt to working in a field hospital. The conditions in the field hospital must have been fairly primitive as well. She’s also used to being busy and living close with a lot of people.
Claire was living in 1945/46 when she went back through the stones. She didn’t have anything like TV or computers. The entertainment was the radio/wireless, Mrs. Baird’s stereopticon, reading, card games, an evening at the pub or movies. Quite different from what we are used to now. I think it would be easier to adapt from Claire’s time than it would from our time. But I think my first difficulty would be the horses as the chief mode of transportation. I don’t mind them at all, but they think I’m a bit of a joke.
Chapter Seven - Davie Beaton's Closet
1) Who do you think hit Jamie on the head with an axe?
At this point, DG really doesn’t give use much information on the circumstances, but I think it was somebody he knew.
2) Why do you think it was so important to Claire to have a "useful" occupation?
From Colum’s point of view, to keep her from wandering around the castle. Made it easier to keep an eye on her. From Mrs Fitz’s point of view, she needed every pair of hands possible. From Claire’s point of view, it gave her something to do to keep her mind off her situation. Taking over Davie Beaton’s Skulkery fit in nicely with her experience as a wartime nurse and her subsequent interest in Botany.
Cissy, I even use the phonetic spelling of Laoghaire's name (Laheer) when typing it. What a difficult name that is.
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Post by giggin on Jun 4, 2006 16:23:53 GMT -5
.. My goodness...I fell behind...sorry folks! Chapter Four1) What was your reaction to "seeing" Jamie's back for the first time? Did it surprise you to find out that Frank's ancestor had done that to Jamie?I was sympathetic and very curious as to what happened and thought....ahhh there is a long back story to this man. It did surprise me that it was Frank's ancestor that had done the beating. In the back of my mind (gosh I hope this doesn't sound too bad), I felt, I'm sort of glad, because it gave Claire a reason to not be ashamed to cheat on Frank if the opportunity arose (in a round about sort of way) *snicker*! Did I say that? (oh geeze...okay shame on me ) 2) What did you think when you realized that Jamie was attracted to Claire?I thought it was sweet . It happens very often in doctor/patient relationships! *sigh* Chapter Five1) What did you think of Claire's story to Colum to explain how she ended up with the Scots? Would you have believed her?I have a feeling colum know's something about those rocks for some reason...I don't know why. I think any story she would have come up with, Colum would have been skeptical about. She did a good job explaining herself, but I wouldn't have trusted her right away, much like Colum hesitated. Chapter Six - Colum's Hall1) Why do you think Jamie took the beating for Loaghaire? Did you think it was honorable or foolish?I just thought he was being very courageous for taking the beating for the young girl, so she didn’t have to endure the pain and so he, and everyone else, didn’t have to see a young girl beaten like that. Then I thought he must know something else…perhaps he knew her somehow and didn’t want her to be hurt. Hummm…there has got to be some back story there! 2) Claire seems to have little difficulty "adapting" to castle life in the 18th century. Why do you think this is? What would you find most difficult about adapting?I think it is because of Claire’s character and how she is so observant and independent. Her upbringing and her career probably have something to do with it, but my observations of her in the first chapters were that she seems to be a very understanding, free thinking, and observant person. These characteristics alone will help her adapt in any situation, even if they are 200 years in the past. I think the most difficult aspect to adapt to, for me, would be the difference in women’s roles. I am such an independently strong physical type, and I like to do things for myself, not allowing ‘men’ do them for me, or cater to me in any way (lifting…taking beatings…whatever). I would have a serious problem adapting there! Chapter Seven - Davie Beaton's Closet1) Who do you think hit Jamie on the head with an axe?I agree with everyone else here...I think it is someone he knows! 2) Why do you think it was so important to Claire to have a "useful" occupation?I like your explanation Des…I also think that Colum wants her to be the healer maybe of his painful condition perhaps. If she knows so much about medicine, maybe she can help take away his pain. I really didn’t think she had much of a choice. I felt they took her to that room and they expected her to be put to work there. I didn’t feel she had a choice…am I wrong? Also, I am sure she is glad to be occupied with something to take her mind off of being in a different place.
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Post by desraelda on Jun 4, 2006 17:26:15 GMT -5
.. My goodness...I fell behind...sorry folks! No problem. Glad you could catch up. As a matter of fact, I'm going to wait until tomorrow to post the next set of topics to give everyone a chance to join in. Do you think Claire made the connection? Frank did "intelligence" work in WWII and heaven (and DG) only knows how ruthless he had to be. That ruthless part of his nature may have come from his ancestor, Black Jack Randall.
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Post by desraelda on Jun 5, 2006 17:58:23 GMT -5
Chapter Eight - An Evening's Entertainment
1) Do you think the "folk-tales" that Gwyllyn tells are all based on actual time travel through the stones?
2) Claire teases Jamie about kissing Loaghaire in the alcove. Do you think her teasing is based on her growing feelings for him, or is she actually as "disinterested" as she appears?
3) What impressions did you get about Jamie's parents and background based on what he told Claire? Why do you think he told her about his past?
Chapter Nine - The Gathering
1) Why do you think Geillie tells Claire that young Hamish is rumored to be Jamie's son? Who did you think was really Hamish's father?
2) What impressions did you get about Geillie's background?
3) After Jamie and Claire "rescue" the tanner's lad from the pillory, Jamie calls Claire "Mistress Sassenach". How do you think Claire feels about the nickname?
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Post by desraelda on Jun 8, 2006 6:50:14 GMT -5
Okay, I'll start us off on the current topics.
Chapter Eight - An Evening's Entertainment
1) Do you think the "folk-tales" that Gwyllyn tells are all based on actual time travel through the stones?
They’re certainly meant to appear that way to Claire.
2) Claire teases Jamie about kissing Loaghaire in the alcove. Do you think her teasing is based on her growing feelings for him, or is she actually as "disinterested" as she appears?
I don’t think Claire is aware of her feelings for Jamie. She’s teasing him as an older married woman would tease a younger man. Alec knows, though.
And considering my previous observations about Jamie and Laheer, I think she probably sought him out for that snogging session in the alcove.
3) What impressions did you get about Jamie's parents and background based on what he told Claire? Why do you think he told her about his past?
Can’t answer this one. I’m getting confused between what I know from having read the books and what Jamie initially told Claire. As to why he told her ... he trusts her with this as he trusts her to look at his scarred back.
Chapter Nine - The Gathering
1) Why do you think Geillie tells Claire that young Hamish is rumored to be Jamie's son? Who did you think was really Hamish's father?
Geillie is a gossip and gossips love to pick up information by throwing out tidbits of information. I think she was telling Claire about Jamie to see if Claire had any interest in him, or if she had any further information about Hamish’s parentage. Jamie could have been Hamish’ father because he was in the Castle at the time, but I doubt if Letitia would have gotten involved with her husband’s 16 year old nephew.
Claire did mention that Hamish looked almost exactly like Dougal except for a difference in coloring.
2) What impressions did you get about Geillie's background?
She’s very well educated and knows a lot about Herbology. Maybe she’s one of Neville’s ancestors. She’s also very ambitious. But she didn’t give out any information about where she came from or what she was doing before marrying Arthur Duncan.
3) After Jamie and Claire "rescue" the tanner's lad from the pillory, Jamie calls Claire "Mistress Sassenach". How do you think Claire feels about the nickname?
I think she likes it. It’s another bond between her and Jamie.
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Post by cissy on Jun 11, 2006 22:59:42 GMT -5
Chapter Eight - An Evening's Entertainment
1) Do you think the "folk-tales" that Gwyllyn tells are all based on actual time travel through the stones? Either they are, or Claire's to think that they are, since she knows that it is possible to travel thru the stones
2) Claire teases Jamie about kissing Loaghaire in the alcove. Do you think her teasing is based on her growing feelings for him, or is she actually as "disinterested" as she appears? She might be teasing to see what his reaction is, if he's really interested L'heer or not, or if he's interested in her. I definitely think she's falling for him. (well, who wouldn't??)
3) What impressions did you get about Jamie's parents and background based on what he told Claire? Why do you think he told her about his past? He obviously trusts her to know this information, or he would not have told it to her. I get the impression his parents loved each other very much.
Chapter Nine - The Gathering
1) Why do you think Geillie tells Claire that young Hamish is rumored to be Jamie's son? Who did you think was really Hamish's father? Gossipy thing was probably trying to see if Jamie had actually told her anything, or to judge her reaction to the news. Colum and Dougal are very close brothers, and Claire does think he looks an awful lot like Dougal...
2) What impressions did you get about Geillie's background? There's something about her that's odd. Although she is quite knowledgeable of plants and their uses.
3) After Jamie and Claire "rescue" the tanner's lad from the pillory, Jamie calls Claire "Mistress Sassenach". How do you think Claire feels about the nickname? I think she likes it.
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