"By Nightfall" Quiz
An art dealer's life is upended when his wife's troubled younger brother comes to stay with them.
fiction | 238 pages | Published in 2010
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- How does the theme of art and beauty play a role in the novel By Nightfall?
- Discuss the significance of the character Mizzy in the story. How does he affect the protagonist's life?
- In what ways does the protagonist's midlife crisis drive the plot of the novel?
- Examine the role of the setting, particularly New York City, in shaping the characters and their relationships in By Nightfall.
- What is the significance of the title By Nightfall? How does it relate to the events and themes of the novel?
- How does the author explore the complexities of desire and sexuality through the characters of Peter and Rebecca in the novel?
- Discuss the impact of Peter's relationship with Mizzy on his marriage and family dynamics. How does it contribute to the conflicts in the story?
