The Cider House Rules has many different aspects to it. Below are some of the aspects of it explained in detail:
Theme:
The book takes place in New England from the late 1800's to the twentieth century. The two major themes of the novel is basically responsiblity and abortion. Responsiblity is shown by Wilbur Larch. Having seen abortions first hand, so he goes out on a mission to stop or encourage childbirth. "He was an obstetrician, but when he was asked — and when it was safe — he was an abortionist, too."
Character Mood/Atmosphere:
A very complex, realistic atmosphere is presented in the novel. I personally thought that Larch brought a somewhat mysterious mood and Homer provides a heroic when refusing to perform the abortion. This is what I picked up from the novel so far.
Conflict:
Abortion seems to be the main conflict in the book so far. Larch being and obstetrician/abortionist, conflict seems to be around him constantly. Homer is also somewhat controversial by refusing to abort.
To be completely honest, I have not completed the book. The setting I mainly remember is New England, Boston and St.Clouds. St.Clouds is important because Larch returns back to it to "take it over".
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