"Tully" Quiz
"Tully" by Paullina Simons traces the tumultuous journey of a young woman as she navigates love, loss, and self-discovery in small-town Kansas from the 1970s through adulthood.
fiction | 614 pages | Published in NaN
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Essay questions
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- Discuss the ways in which Tully’s childhood experiences shape her adult relationships and decisions throughout the novel.
- Analyze the theme of friendship in 'Tully.' How do the relationships between Tully, Jennifer, and Julie influence the course of the story?
- Examine the role of parental figures in Tully’s life. How do her interactions with her mother and other adults affect her development?
- Consider the setting of Kansas in the novel. How does the rural backdrop impact the characters’ lives, dreams, and limitations?
- Explore the concept of love in 'Tully.' How do Tully’s romantic relationships define her, and what do they reveal about her character?
- Discuss the use of secrets and revelations in the novel. How do hidden truths drive the plot and alter character dynamics?
- How does Paullina Simons portray the struggles of growing up and the search for identity in 'Tully'?
- Analyze the impact of tragedy on the characters, particularly Tully. How do moments of loss and heartbreak influence her choices?
- In what ways does the novel address social and economic divides? Provide examples of how class differences affect characters’ opportunities and relationships.
- Evaluate the significance of forgiveness and redemption in the novel. How do characters seek or grant forgiveness, and what does it mean for their futures?
- How does the author use secondary characters to highlight aspects of Tully’s personality and journey?
- Discuss the motif of escape in 'Tully.' What do the characters seek to escape from, and how successful are they?
- Examine Paullina Simons’ narrative style and use of perspective. How does the storytelling approach affect your understanding of Tully’s internal struggles?
- How does the ending of 'Tully' resolve or complicate the major conflicts presented throughout the novel?
