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Studied by 213 peopleLily Daw and the Three Ladies: Key Points
- Author: Eudora Welty
- Setting: Laurel, Mississippi; known for its history due to the Napier's home renovation show.
- Main Characters:
- Lily Doll: A young woman with special needs who has experienced significant trauma.
- Three Old Ladies:
- Miss Carson: The Baptist preacher's wife.
- Miss Watts: Wears widow's weeds, suggesting she is a widow.
- Amy: The postmistress, part of the trio.
- Lily Doll's Background:
- Orphaned and previously abused by her father.
- The ladies intend to send her to Ellisville, an institution for the mentally challenged.
- Conflict: The old ladies are concerned about Lily's future and her potential to attract unwanted attention from men as she matures.
- Plot:
- The ladies discuss sending Lily to Ellisville while gossiping in the post office.
- They attempt to bribe her with gifts to prevent her from marrying and to ensure she boards the train to Ellisville.
- Themes:
- The influence of gossip in small towns.
- The complex relationships between caretakers and those they care for.
- The blurred line between protection and manipulation.
- Ending: Uncertainty about Lily's fate as the xylophone player expresses interest in marrying her, but it remains unclear if she boards the train or if she fulfills her desire for autonomy.
- Humor: The interactions among the ladies and their attempts to control Lily add a comedic tone, highlighting their old-fashioned attitudes while also revealing their good intentions.
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