Bailey’s story within the diner frame
Bailey arrives at a diner with three dogs and tells the story behind her arrival; each dog is linked to a relationship that did not work out.Exploratory / explanatoryExploratory / explanatory: the book explains or explores the subject without an established evaluative position.Exploratory / explanatory: the book explains or explores the subject without an established evaluative position.How the book presents it: The diner encounter gives the novel a frame for Bailey’s account, while the dogs connect its episodes of romance.
Talk about: How does hearing Bailey tell her story shape what you understand about her experiences?