48 pages • 1 hour read
Kristin HarmelA modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Explore the ways in which the novel examines trust and doubt in the lives of the main characters. How do various characters grapple with the issue of trusting others in wartime?
Research the real French Resistance and the life of Virginia d’Albert-Lake (See: Background). How does the novel blend fact and fiction in its portrayal of Ruby and Charlotte’s Resistance experiences?
Analyze the gender dynamics in the novel. How do various characters conceive of femininity and masculinity? In what ways do characters like Ruby conform to, or diverge from, gendered expectations in their roles and lives?
By Kristin Harmel
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Community
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French Literature
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Friendship
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Romance
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Safety & Danger
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War
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World War II
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