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Free Study Guide for The Prince of Tides by Pat Conroy

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THE PRINCE OF TIDES PLOT SUMMARY SYNOPSIS

CHAPTER 25

Summary

Tom notes how he never noticed the erosion of his parents’ marriage once he was grown. When the Wingo siblings had all become adults, Lila needed a new way in which to define herself, other than as a mother. She became very active outside of the home.

Tom remembers the birth of his first daughter, Jennifer. All of the teachers Tom worked with and all of the shrimpers sent them flowers. When Lila came to visit Sallie and Jennifer in the hospital, she found a very sick Isabel Newbury down the hall. Lila began bringing meals for Isabel, who detested hospital food. When Isabel needed to be transferred to another hospital, Lila took her. Isabel was diagnosed with intestinal cancer.

Amos Wingo had always been a poor driver; yet, in his old age he was even worse. He also refused to wear his glasses. After many incidents, including driving on the wrong side of the road and almost running over Mr. Fruit, Officer Sasser and Amos’s family wanted him to give up his license. Amos decided to talk it over with the Lord, and to no.........




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This chapter shows yet another contrast between Henry Wingo and his father Amos. Amos has a wonderful spirit. The story about the license and water-skiing is to humanize Amos a little more. The reader encounters Amos’s strong will and determination. The stories of the water-skiing and of his funeral illustrate how well .........

 

 

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