The Stone Angel Lesson Plan

Why is Hagar so generous to Tina? Why does she brush aside Doris’ concerns about her? What does this next generation add to the scope of the novel?

Tina is Hagar’s favorite family member. Hagar is extremely excited to learn that Tina is engaged despite the concerns of Doris and Marvin. Considering her own father’s disapproval of her marriage to Bram, Hagar identifies closely with Tina. She recognizes that parents often disapprove of marriages and that their children will go ahead with them anyways. What’s more, she understands how precious life is, and is relieved to hear that the only issue with Tina is about marriage. She is overcome with a desire to have a...