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Discuss the complex factors that went into Brenda’s decision to stay with Allen even after he began beating her. Note to teacher: It is very important that students practice sensitivity around the topic of domestic violence. While the question is intended to expand understanding for women in a culture which often blames them, if there is a lack of maturity in the class, it may be necessary to intervene and control the discussion.
Students should make a close read of the Chapter 16 passage in which Brenda’s sister describes the conversation they had in a McDonald’s halfway between their homes in which Brenda confessed she was thinking about divorce, and identify forces...
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