Friend of My Youth

by Alice Munro
 betrayal
The image portrays the idea of Ellie and Robert betraying Flora. Despite
being engaged to Flora, Robert caused Ellie to become pregnant.
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 sisterly love

The image portrays Flora's sisterly love for Ellie. Ellie suffered multiple
miscarriages, which left her with a frail body and cancer. She is cared
for by Flora.
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 religion

The image shows the theme of religion. Their religious beliefs have
an impact on their daily lives.

You could go home you I will read a bible

are exempt from our It is proper that the instead of other
religious rules. You wedding is moved and stories.
could dance or play that there be a full
cards.
year between it and
the father's death.