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How does Coraline feel about her other mother's love for her? Do you agree with her assessment? Do you believe the other mother really loves her? Why or why not?
"It was true: the other mother loved her. But she loved Coraline as a miser loves money, or a dragon loves its gold. In the other mother’s button eyes, Coraline knew that she was a possession, nothing more."
Students should discuss whether they agree with Coraline's above assessment of her other mother's love, considering the different types of love. Based on what we've seen so far, Coraline's other mother may not love her in the traditional 'I want what's best for you' way, but rather in a possessive way—the...
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