84 pages • 2 hours read
Alexandra BrackenThe Darkest Minds
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2012A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Essay Topics
In this novel, Bracken waits to completely reveal what happened to Ruby’s parents’ memories until late in the book, Chapter 19, although there are significant hints along the way. Why do you think she chooses to tell that part of the story at the moment that she did? What effect does the revelation of that information have on the narrative?
Dystopian stories often depict versions of the future that reflect fears of the present day. Discuss 2-3 real-life concerns or anxieties that are reflected in the world portrayed in The Darkest Minds. How are they incorporated as part of the story elements?
Why, in chapter 31, does Ruby erase Martin’s memory? Is Ruby justified in making this choice? What does her decision to erase his memories show us about the ways her character has changed throughout the novel, both positive and negative?
