How do the sisters at the abbey help characterize the protagonist through their differences? Choose a sister and compare her to the protagonist: How are they alike and different? How do they learn from each other?

The protagonist and the sisters see the arrival of Helen Parry and the plague of mice as interconnected, though there is no logical, causal relationship between them. How does this connection characterize Helen Parry, and how does the plague of mice operate as a metaphor for aspects of the protagonist’s relationship with Helen?

The Pursuit of Redemption is one of the primary themes of Stone Yard Devotional. How does the protagonist manage to overcome her need for forgiveness from Helen Parry, and how does this reflect her overall personal journey?