Marilynne Robinsons novel Housekeeping is full of vivid biblical allusions that artistically express Robinsons views on ethics She explores the cleansing nature of water the relationship between disagreeing sisters and the loyalty between a mother and daughter She makes intriguing connections between the characters that she has created and the characters that represent archetypes throughout history Ruth from the bible is Ruth Stones namesake because of specific character traits they share which
For some individuals life is seemingly static and unchanging Marilynne Robinsons 1980 novel Housekeeping heartily challenges this belief portraying the fragility and impermanence of each passing moment The books theme of transience is clearly realized in many characters and in some passages that initially do not appear notable The world and its inhabitants are constantly in a state of flux Robinson understands this and imparts the theme to the observant reader At a very simple level the novel i