Roman Fever and Other Stories Lesson Plan

Why is Mrs. Lidcote upset and rushing to visit her daughter, Leila? What do others have to say about the reason for Mrs. Lidcote's visit?

While Mrs. Lidcote was in India, she received a letter from Leila informing her of her divorce and subsequent remarriage. Mrs. Lidcote is rushing to meet her daughter because she knows how horrible it is to be a divorced woman in society—she herself is still suffering and in exile for her own divorce decades ago. It was difficult for her to see people for quite some time and she wants to make sure Leila is okay. Her daughter assures her that a visit is not necessary, that she is doing just fine. Her old friend, Franklin Ide, agrees...