Discuss The Arsonist by Sue Miller

Sep. 04, 2014
by Peggy H

Love story or mystery?

Sep. 04, 2014
by Peggy H

Tink: Guilty or not guilty?

Sep. 04, 2014
by Peggy H

How do the fires affect the social landscape of Pomeroy?

Aug. 27, 2014
by jeann

Frankie indicates some contrasts in her foreign and American lifestyles. Did you see them?

Aug. 27, 2014
by jeann

Do you think Frankie was ever committed to the idea of going to New York? Do you think she is "home" for good?

Aug. 27, 2014
by jeann

How would you characterize Frankie's romantic relationships? Why do you think some people fall into relationship patterns?

Aug. 27, 2014
by jeann

If you were Sylvie how would feel about Alfie’s illness?

Aug. 27, 2014
by jeann

Why do you think Frankie is hesitant to discuss her work at length? What assumptions does she think she faces from others about her work?

Aug. 27, 2014
by jeann

Is it possible for children to objectively view their parents' relationship?

Aug. 21, 2014
by jeann

How does Bud integrate himself into the town of Pomeroy? What kinds of things can outsiders do to integrate into new surroundings?

Aug. 21, 2014
by jeann

Could you easily relate to Miller's characters or put yourself in their shoes?

Aug. 20, 2014
by jeann

Do children who grow up moving from one place to another have a more "fluid" concept of home?

Aug. 20, 2014
by jeann

Are there any specific characteristics that are "undeniably American" in nature? Do you feel that you are undeniably a native of the country of your birth?

Aug. 14, 2014
by juliaa

What is the role of gossip in Pomeroy? In what ways is gossip a form of social currency? Have you ever been affected by gossip?

Aug. 11, 2014
by allwright91552

Do you feel Frankie's attitude is consistent with her upbringing? To what extent are we all products of our background?

Aug. 11, 2014
by maryj

So why do you think Miller titled the book for the most ambiguous character/theme?

Aug. 11, 2014
by claudiak

Why do you think Miller chose to provide the backstory of Sylvia and Adrian’s high school romance? How does their shared connection manifest throughout the novel?

Aug. 01, 2014
by kenanr

In what ways is Frankie similar to her mother? Is it easy for daughters to recognize the ways in which they are similar to their mothers?

Jul. 29, 2014
by judyw

As the novel progresses, how does the schism between the classes become more pronounced? What role does suspicion play?

Jul. 27, 2014
by davinamw

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The Arsonist

Discuss The Arsonist by Sue Miller

Your favorite character?

Love story or mystery?

Tink: Guilty or not guilty?

How do the fires affect the social landscape of Pomeroy?

Frankie indicates some contrasts in her foreign and American lifestyles. Did you see them?

Do you think Frankie was ever committed to the idea of going to New York? Do you think she is "home" for good?

How would you characterize Frankie's romantic relationships? Why do you think some people fall into relationship patterns?

If you were Sylvie how would feel about Alfie’s illness?

Why do you think Frankie is hesitant to discuss her work at length? What assumptions does she think she faces from others about her work?

Is it possible for children to objectively view their parents' relationship?

How does Bud integrate himself into the town of Pomeroy? What kinds of things can outsiders do to integrate into new surroundings?

Could you easily relate to Miller's characters or put yourself in their shoes?

Do children who grow up moving from one place to another have a more "fluid" concept of home?

Are there any specific characteristics that are "undeniably American" in nature? Do you feel that you are undeniably a native of the country of your birth?

What is the role of gossip in Pomeroy? In what ways is gossip a form of social currency? Have you ever been affected by gossip?

Do you feel Frankie's attitude is consistent with her upbringing? To what extent are we all products of our background?

So why do you think Miller titled the book for the most ambiguous character/theme?

Why do you think Miller chose to provide the backstory of Sylvia and Adrian’s high school romance? How does their shared connection manifest throughout the novel?

In what ways is Frankie similar to her mother? Is it easy for daughters to recognize the ways in which they are similar to their mothers?

As the novel progresses, how does the schism between the classes become more pronounced? What role does suspicion play?

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Discuss The Arsonist by Sue Miller

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