In chapter seven, Nicola fears that she has wasted her life, comparing herself to Helen, who isĬlose to her family. How would you describe the friendship between Helen and Nicola? Are they compatible in very many ways? Are they honest with each other? Which friend would you turn to in a similar situation?. How does Helen Garner balance humor with the raw reality faced by her characters?. What is universal about the way humans handle their own mortality? At what point is NicolaĪble to accept that her illness is terminal? Is it better to know the outcome of our lives, with an opportunity for a long goodbye?. 
What are its rewards, and its difficulties? Would you have allowed a friend like Nicola to stay with you until the very end?
Discuss your own experiences with caregiving.Beyond the guest room in Helens home, are there other images the title The Spare Room brings to mind? How much room, energy, and patience does the narrator, Helen, have to spare?.
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