"A Grain of Mustard Seed" and Other Short Stories
SHOPPING by Joyce Carol Oates1987 PART A: How did Mrs. Dietrich's divorce affect her relationship with Nola?
A Mrs. Dietrich felt guilty for not being able to work it out with her husband.
B Mrs. Dietrich grew desperate to make Nola love her more than her father.
C Nola became the sole person that she gives and receives love from.
D Nola grew to blame Mrs. Dietrich for not remaining married to her husband.