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The Memory Keeper‘s Daughter(2005)《不存在的女兒》 Kim Edwards (1958~ ) Short Stories In 1990, Kim Edwards won the Nelson Algren Award for her story “Sky Juice.” Edwards has published many award-winning short stories and was honored by having her story The Great Barrier Reef published in the 1993 collection Best American Short Stories. The Secrets of a Fire King (1997) The Memory Keepers Daughter (2005) Setting: Time 1964 March ~ September 1989 I: David II: Caroline III: Norah IV: Al Setting: Place Lexington, Kentucky Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania West Virginia Characters David Henry (McCallister) (33~) main character, husband of Norah, father of Paul and Phoebe. Norah Asher Henry’s wife Paul Henry son of Norah and David, brother of Phoebe, a guitarist. Caroline Gill nurse, who worked for David raised Phoebe. Mark Bell—one of Brees boyfriends, a Vietnam veteran who lost part of his foot in the war. Dr. Bentley—doctor who works with David. Howard—Norahs first lover whom she met in Aruba. Sam—another one of Norahs lovers. Lucy Martin—nosey woman who lives in Carolines apartment building. Robert—young man with Down Syndrome who loves Phoebe. Lauren Young—girl with whom Paul has sex. Duke Madison—young pianist friend of Paul who introduces Paul to marijuana. Dorothy Doro March—hires Caroline in Pittsburgh and shares her home with Caroline. Leo March—father of Doro, somewhat senile, retired professor whom Caroline takes care of. Trace—Doros man friend whom she later marries. Sandra—woman who befriends Caroline in Pittsburgh. Tim—Sandras son who has Down Syndrome. Michelle—young woman living with Paul. Rosemary—young woman living in Davids West Virginia abandoned family home. David brings her home to Kentucky with him. She is pregnant. Downs Syndrome Formerly referred to as mongolism, Downs syndrome is a form of retardation that is marked by almond-shaped, slightly slanted eyes, stubby limbs and digits and a somewhat flattened face. Many people affected with D