Klara and the Sun - Pages 167 to 222

Summary of pages 167 to 222

Rick and Josie have a conversation about Rick's mother, who no longer drives or participates in society. Josie criticises Rick for not being more involved in society and their "plan" for the future. Rick gets upset and leaves. Klara sees a hurtful message Rick wrote about Josie. Klara realises that her assumptions and plans may be misguided.


Josie becomes more interested in being alone, and Klara offers to play the bubble game, but Josie refuses. Klara sees Josie cry after a nightmare and tries to comfort her, but Josie rejects her and calls for her mother. Josie expresses her fear of dying, and her mother comforts her. Klara reflects on what she has learned from the situation.


In Part Four, the group goes to the city, dropping off Rick and Helen. Klara looks out for the Cootings Machine, and they expect Josie's father, Paul, to join them. Paul arrives late, but Josie warmly greets him. Paul gives Josie a mirror he invented. They go to meet an artist, Mr. Capaldi, who is painting Josie's portrait. Klara is asked questions about Josie and overhears a conversation about creating a replica of Josie.

Discussion questions for pages 167 to 222