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A reader’s guide for “Tell Me Everything,” Oprah’s new book club pick
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Reader’s Guide Questions
- How does Elizabeth Strout use the character of Lucy Barton to explore the concept of empathy? What did you learn about your own capacity for radical empathy?
- How does the murder investigation affect the dynamics between the characters, particularly Bob Burgess and Lucy?
- Discuss the relationship between Lucy and her ex-husband, William. How does their past influence their current interactions? Have you ever been involved in a similarly complicated and shifting relationship, romantic or otherwise?
- How does Strout explore the theme of isolation in the novel? Which characters do you think feel the most isolated, and why? How does this theme show up in your own life?
- What role does the town lawyer, Bob Burgess, play in the unfolding events? How does his character evolve throughout the story?
- How do Lucy Barton and Olive Kitteridge’s meetups reveal different aspects of their personalities? If you could ask either character any question, what would you ask?
- What does the novel suggest about the nature of love and its various forms?
- How do the characters grapple with the question, “What does anyone’s life mean?” What are some examples of this?
- Discuss the idea of “unrecorded lives” as presented by Olive Kitteridge. How does this concept resonate throughout the novel? What does this concept mean for you?
- How does the author use silence and what is left unsaid to convey deeper meanings and emotions?
- How does Strout use the theme of friendship to explore the complexities of human relationships?
- In what ways do the characters seek to leave a mark on the world, and how successful are they in their endeavors? How did this novel make you think about your own legacy?
- How does the novel address the theme of healing and redemption? Which characters experience the most significant transformations?
- If you’ve read other books by Elizabeth Strout, what was it like for you to see the characters’ universes converge? Which characters were you most eager to see again? Why?
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How to watch the Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears NFL game today: Livestream options, more
The Minnesota Vikings will take on the Chicago Bears today. The Vikings are currently 8-2, an impressive run so far this season, and will be looking to add a fourth win to their current streak after last Sunday’s 23-13 win against the Tennessee Titans. The Bears, on the other hand, are entering this game on the heels of a four-game losing streak after a tough 20-19 loss against the Green Bay Packers last Sunday.
Here’s how and when you can watch the Vikings vs. Bears game today, whether or not you have cable.
How and when to watch the Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears
The Vikings vs. Bears game will be played on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. ET (11:00 a.m. PT). The game will air on Fox and stream on Fubo and the platforms featured below.
How and when to watch the Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears game without cable
You can watch this week’s NFL game on Fox via several streaming services. All you need is an internet connection and one of the top options outlined below.
Fubo offers you an easy, user-friendly way to watch NFL games on CBS, Fox, NBC, ABC, ESPN, and NFL Network, plus NCAA football channels. The Pro tier includes 200+ channels and unlimited DVR, while the Elite with Sports Plus tier adds NFL RedZone and 4K resolution. New subscribers get a seven-day free trial and all plans allow streaming on up to 10 screens simultaneously.
You can watch today’s game with a subscription to Sling’s Orange + Blue tier, which includes ESPN, ABC, NBC, and Fox. The plan offers 46 channels with local NFL games, nationally broadcast games and 50 hours of DVR storage. For complete NFL coverage, add Paramount+ to get CBS games, or upgrade with the Sports Extra add-on for additional sports channels like Golf Channel, NBA TV and NFL RedZone.
Watching NFL games, including Fox broadcasts, is simple with Hulu + Live TV, which includes 90 channels, unlimited DVR storage, and access to NFL preseason games, live regular season games and studio shows. The service includes ESPN+ and Disney+ in the subscription.
Want to watch today’s game live on your smartphone? If so, NFL+ streaming service is the solution you’re looking for. It lets you watch NFL Network and out-of-market games on mobile devices, with an upgrade option to NFL+ Premium that includes NFL RedZone for watching up to eight games simultaneously. Note that NFL+ only works on phones and tablets, not TVs.