How contemporary is the character of Sybylla Melvyn? Using any female-presenting character from television or movies, compare and contrast Sybylla to a contemporary young girl character.

Using the breakup scenes with Everard and then later with Harry, discuss Sybylla’s maturity when it comes to love. Is her attitude more hurtful or mature? How does Aunt Helen’s definition of friendship-love impact Sybylla?

Using Sybylla’s time with the M’Swats, discuss her level of maturity and insight in her treatment of the family and in her letters to her grandmother.