The workers are illiterate or simply don't care what the rules say.
of reproductive rights in the mid-20th century. Irving's specific prose style and use of foreshadowing. Which of these would help you most?
🍎 This recurring phrase serves as Larch’s nightly blessing to the orphans. It is a reminder of their inherent dignity, regardless of their status as "unwanted" children.
Just as the "cider house rules" fail to govern the workers, Larch and Homer realize that societal laws often fail to address the complexities of real-world suffering. Key Themes
Dr. Wilbur Larch is a man of dualities. By day, he delivers babies for women who want them; by night, he performs "The Lord’s Work"—illegal abortions for women who don't. He views himself as a "saint of the unloved," providing a necessary mercy in a world governed by rigid, often cruel, laws.
