Thinking on 'issues' in the story.....

David Hull is adopted. Jean thinks her parents should adopt Lee, an orphan girl who visits the family at Christmas. How does the idea of adoption complement the theme of finding one's roots? Why are 'roots' so important?

"Home" is.......

Jean is homesick for a place she has never seen. How can this be? What does "home" mean?

Different aspects of Literature....

What, in your opinion is the main conflict in the story?