50 pages • 1 hour read
Suzanne ParkThe Perfect Escape
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2020A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Essay Topics
How do the escape room and survivalist competition each influence the course of the story, both literally and philosophically? Why are they important to Nate’s and Kate’s individual and romantic development? Use specific examples from the text to support your interpretations.
Compare Nate’s parents with Kate’s. How are they similar and/or different? How is each parent’s behavior influenced by their own experiences? Does this justify their behavior? Why or why not?
How do Nate’s and Kate’s friends support or challenge each protagonist? Would the protagonists’ success be possible without their respective friends’ support? Why or why not?
