"The Weight of Water" Quiz
A journalist investigates a historical murder mystery while grappling with her own troubled marriage during a sailing trip to the Isles of Shoals.
fiction | 246 pages | Published in NaN
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Essay questions
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- How does the dual narrative structure in 'The Weight of Water' contribute to the overall theme of the book?
- Discuss the significance of the historical events, such as the Smuttynose Island murders, in shaping the plot and character development in the novel.
- Analyze the role of the ocean as a symbol in 'The Weight of Water'. How does it represent the emotions and struggles of the characters?
- Examine the themes of love, betrayal, and forgiveness in the novel. How do these themes intertwine and impact the characters' lives?
- Discuss the characterization of the two female protagonists, Jean and Maren, in 'The Weight of Water'. How do their choices and actions drive the narrative forward?
- Explore the concept of truth and perception in the novel. How do different characters' perspectives shape the reader's understanding of the events?
- Analyze the role of photography in the story. How does it affect the characters' relationships and their understanding of themselves?
- Compare and contrast the lives of the characters in the past (1873) and the present (1995). How do their experiences mirror or diverge from each other?
- Discuss the theme of sacrifice in 'The Weight of Water'. How do the characters' sacrifices reflect their desires and motivations?
- Analyze the impact of the setting, particularly the isolated island and the surrounding ocean, on the characters' psychological states and actions.
