Rescue

How is Meg characterized at the beginning of the story? How does her physical trajectory throughout the book parallel her emotional journey?

Apart from Meg, which other characters contribute to the motif of Middle Places? Pick one or two characters and explain how their narrative journey ties into this motif.

How does the theme of Appearances Versus Reality relate to the historical context of WWII resistance efforts? Use evidence from the text to support your argument.

How does Meg and Jakob’s relationship evolve throughout the novel? How do they help each other grow?

How does Albert contribute to the theme of The Moral Challenges of Resistance Efforts? Use evidence from the text to support your argument.

What is Liesel’s role in the narrative? Use evidence from the text to support your argument.

What is the significance of the chapter epigraphs with regard to the narrative? (Note that the author uses two kinds of epigraphs in the novel.)

How are Codes used to engage the reader? What role do they serve, narratively speaking? Use evidence from the text to support your argument.