57 pages 1 hour read

Liane Moriarty

The Last Anniversary

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2005

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Essay Topics

1.

Moriarty’s novels are noted for accurate depictions of inequality in marriage. Compare and contrast two marriages in this text that demonstrate institutionalized inequality.

2.

The isolation of the island enables the mystery and intrigue of the Munro Baby story. How does this setting also enable the wider theme of Female Solidarity and Secrets?

3.

How does Grace’s postpartum depression interact with the metanarrative of her children’s books? What is the relationship between her internal world and the art she creates?