Sparring Partners

How does the small-town setting of “Homecoming” impact the narrative and major themes of the novella? Would the story be different if it were set in a large city, rather than a small town?

Explore the depiction of romantic relationships in “Homecoming.” How does Jake Brigance’s relationship with his wife differ from that of Mack Stafford?

What similarities or differences can you identify between the depiction of Jake in “Homecoming” and his depiction in other works by John Grisham? How has the character evolved over time?