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When Alison puts on Great Grandmother's glasses, they become magical and enable her to understand some of her great grandmother's frustrations and unfulfilled aspirations.
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Alison's Great Grandmother naps through Alison's birthday party, and aftwards as Alision shows her great grandmother her gifts all the woman can do is complain and compare them to other things of her youth. That night, Alison goes downstairs and finds Great Grandmother's rose-colored glasses.... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
Characters/People edit
- Alison: A little girl just celebrating her birthday.
- Great-Grandmother: Alison's great-grandmother, a sometimes moody woman.
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Themes & Symbolism edit
- Rose-colored Glasses: Seeing the world in an idyllic fashion, such as a fond memory.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Ann Beattie (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Workman Pub Co
Country: USA
Publication Date: 1985
ISBN: 0894809261
Page Count: 37
Publisher: Workman Pub Co
Country: USA
Publication Date: 1985
ISBN: 0894809261
Page Count: 37
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