... church is the main cause.We see also the political divisions in Ireland in the conversation between Miss Ivors and Gabriel. We see glimpses of poverty, in the character of Lily, whose family is achingly poor. (gradesaver.com) Mortality is a key part of the story, beginning with its title. The tale is set in winter, which is both holiday season and ... ...

• Word Count: 1532
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School