1.) How well liked was Henrietta in the Sparrous Point Community?
2.) Throughout the reading on Chapter 11 and the previous chapters, how close was the Lacks family? How does their family compare to your own, or to others you know about?
3.) What are the reactions that were given to the medical decisions involving the blood transitions and discontinuing cancer treatment for Henrietta Lacks?
4.) Although Henriettas family wasn't physically wealthy, can we assume that the Lacks family was rich in other aspects?
5.)How did Emmet describe Henrietta in the hospital?
Henrietta Lacks Chapter 12:
1.) Why was it a surprise for Dr. Geys assistant to think of Henrietta as a human when she saw the chipped hail polish? Do doctors and scientists tend to see patients as bodies or specimens rather than people? What are some examples of this can you see in the book? Should doctors and scientists do this? Why and why not?
2.)How did the Lacks cousins interpret the sudden storm during Henriettas funeral? Do you agree with their reaction?
3.) What significance does the public viewing of a deceased body have for the community?
4.) How did Cousin Peter interpret the sudden storm? What do you think of his reaction?
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