Greyhound Tragedy

As a young girl the protagonist wants her life to be like a movie magazine tragedy. Describe the way she dreams of dying

Her parents want her to get married to a young Ford salesman. What are their reasons?

Her life is very different from a Hollywood movie. What do we learn about her life?

The discrepancy between the life she dreamed of and the life she has ended up with could not be bigger. Explain-

The bus station in town becomes the center of the girl's thoughts. Why is she thinking about the bus station so much?

Finally the young woman takes her courage in both hands and walks down to the bus station. What does she see?

For her father, the manager of the local Penney's, the girl has become a bump on a log. Give reasons.

The girl has turned down three proposals of the young Ford salesman. What is the reason and what is her excuse?

She is extremely self-conscious even though nobody looks at her. Describe her situation.

What is the heart of this story - for you?

Movies were the religion of her life. Explain.

Why does she cry all the way home from the bus station?