Hotel Magnifique

How is Jani’s point of view developed in the story? How does the first-person perspective impact the narrative in terms of creating a tone and conveying the novel’s key messages, plot points, and themes? How do the Prologue and Epilogue, written in the third person, aid this first-person narration?

What connections does the novel make between home and identity? Use textual examples to support your answer. How do definitions of home change in relation to identity within the novel?

How is Alastair characterized? How does Jani’s perspective inform the reader’s interpretation of his character?

How is the symbolism of birds developed in Hotel Magnifique? Use textual examples to support your answer.

The novel draws parallels between several characters. Which characters are shown to have parallel experiences and/or emotions, and to what effect?

How do Jani’s memories of her past impact her identity throughout the narrative? How does Bel’s lack of memories inform his?

How do different characters illustrate the concept of power—for example, power as authority, as magical abilities, or as protectiveness? Pick one or two characters as examples.

What does the Hotel Magnifique symbolize? How does its symbolism evolve throughout the novel?