Why is it important that Fred narrates this story? How would the meaning of the story change if Mamma or Grandpa were to narrate it?

Over the course of the book, Fred learns a lot about herself and the world. How do the changes Fred undergoes show larger themes in the book? What moments are particularly important to Fred's changing understanding?

How does the setting of The Year of Miss Agnes affect the development of the story? Discuss both the year (1948) and the place (rural Alaska) in your response.