"Picture the Dead" Quiz
"Picture the Dead" by Adele Griffin follows thirteen-year-old Hazel Motes, who, after the death of her sister, discovers she can communicate with the dead and becomes involved in a murder mystery in 1870s New Orleans.
historical fiction | 262 pages | Published in 2010
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Essay questions
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- How does Adele Griffin use the setting of 1918 New York City to enhance the themes of 'Picture the Dead'?
- Discuss the role of photography in 'Picture the Dead' and how it serves as a bridge between the living and the dead.
- Analyze the character development of Lou in the novel. How does her perspective change throughout the story?
- Examine the depiction of grief and loss in 'Picture the Dead'. How do different characters cope with these emotions?
- How does 'Picture the Dead' address the social and cultural context of the 1918 Spanish Flu pandemic?
- What is the significance of family dynamics in the novel, and how do they influence the plot?
- Explore the theme of communication beyond death in 'Picture the Dead'. How is this theme developed?
- How does Adele Griffin incorporate elements of mystery and suspense into the narrative?
- Discuss the use of symbolism in 'Picture the Dead'. What objects or motifs carry deeper meanings?
- In what ways does the novel explore the concept of memory and its reliability?
- How do secondary characters contribute to Lou's journey and the overall message of the book?
- Analyze the narrative structure of 'Picture the Dead'. How does it affect the reader's understanding of the story?
