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An examination of life in eighteenth century Scotland is shown in Liz Curtis Higgs’ Thorn in my Heart. It is seen through the eyes of two sisters, Leana and Rose, and their cousin Jamie. The story’s historical and geographical setting allow for specific issues to be raised among the characters. Three specific issues which merit further study are, the role of the shepherd, superstitions and marital status. The author bases her story on the Biblical account of Jacob, Rachel and Leah. Therefore, the role of the shepherd plays a pivotal part both in the story’s Scottish setting, but also in the Biblical tradition. Setting her story on a Scottish sheep farm provides Higgs the opportunity to draw upon the symbolism of both the sheep and the shepherd. As the character of Jamie faces trial, it is no coincidence that two older shepherds are consistently able to be the voice of reason and wisdom in his life.
Approximate Word count = 600
Approximate Pages = 2.4
(250 words per page double spaced)
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