"The Pesthouse" Quiz
In a post-apocalyptic world, a young couple seeks hope and a future beyond the confines of a decaying pesthouse.
fiction | 272 pages | Published in NaN
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Essay questions
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- Discuss the theme of survival in 'The Pesthouse' by Jim Crace.
- Analyze the role of the pesthouse as a symbol in the novel.
- Examine the relationship between Franklin and Margaret and its significance in the story.
- Discuss the impact of the post-apocalyptic setting on the characters' lives and choices.
- Explore the motif of hope in the novel and its effects on the characters' actions.
- Analyze the character of Margaret and her transformation throughout the story.
- Discuss the significance of the river journey in the novel and its symbolic meaning.
- Examine the role of community and collective identity in the survival of the characters.
- Discuss the theme of sacrifice and its portrayal in 'The Pesthouse'.
- Analyze the author's use of descriptive language and imagery in depicting the post-apocalyptic world.
