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In The Sweet Hereafter, how do characters explain the tragedy and what does Billy say about it? Why might Russell Banks have written The Sweet Hereafter using multiple points of view?
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- The Sweet Hereafter
Dolores is very familiar with the roads of Sam Dent, the subtle changes in weather and driving conditions, and the possible dangers from other drivers. She describes herself as driving cautiously, thoughtfully, and defensively, including on the day of the accident.
As the novel unfolds in the small town of Sam Dent, New York the characters reveal exactly what happened on the day of the accident—January 27, 1990—the immediate reaction of the people involved, and how each of the four characters is changed by the accident.
Dive deep into Russell Banks' The Sweet Hereafter with extended analysis, commentary, and discussion.
Sam Burnell - This character is domineering in his family but friendly to others and has been sexually abusing his daughter but nobody else knows about it. Abbott Driscoll - This character, who has had a stroke, is an intelligent man whose wisdom is a source of guidance and comfort to his wife.
The Sweet Hereafter dramatizes the emotional impact of a school-bus accident on the injured survivors, the families of the victims, and the people of the small mountain town of Sam Dent, New...
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This Study Guide consists of approximately 33 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of The Sweet Hereafter.
