The gift stone
by Robyn Harbert Eversole
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The underground opal mining town is a unique and challenging setting. How does this environment shape Jean's perspective on life, her dreams, and her understanding of what it means to be "home"?
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Beyond its monetary worth, what does the "gift stone" truly represent for Jean? Does its meaning evolve throughout the story, and what might it symbolize for other characters in the town?
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Jean's central desire is to move into a "proper house." What do you think a "proper house" signifies to her, and how might her definition differ from what someone living above ground might consider proper? What makes a home "proper" to you?
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