66 pages 2-hour read

Caraval

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2017

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Essay Topics

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How does the idea, “Things are not always what they seem” manifest in the novel?

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Why do you think Garber organized the novel the way she did? How does that shape the reading experience?

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Caraval explores a Spanish-inspired fantasy world. How does this choice influence the novel’s setting?

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Select one character from the story. How do they change over the course of the story, if at all?

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Do you think Tella’s choice to orchestrate this elaborate performance was justified? Why or why not?

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Predict: Based on the revelations in Caraval and the questions the Epilogue raises, what do you think will happen in the sequel, Legendary?

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Scarlett and Tella act as foils to one another throughout the novel, but by the end, do you think they truly are character foils? Provide specific textual evidence to support your response.

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Scarlett sees her emotions in color. How does this trait shape the imagery in the novel?

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If you had the opportunity to attend Caraval, would you? Why or why not?

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Do you think Scarlett made the right choice in giving Julian a second chance at the end? Why or why not?

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