The Dutch House Lesson Plan

How does Celeste interpret/tell her story of meeting Danny? How is it different from Danny's perspective on the encounter?

Celeste sees the moment she met Danny as a moment of serendipity—a miraculous, chance encounter that transformed the rest of her life. She loves to tell friends, strangers, and even Danny himself the story of their meeting on the train, emphasizing how any small change to that moment could have prevented them from meeting each other. Danny sees the whole situation more practically, noting that two people from neighboring towns taking the same train to New York City are very likely to meet. This connects to the themes of memory and nostalgia that...