This is Lit

The one where we talk about themes from Fred A'guair's novella 'The Longest Memory' and realise that our knowledge of the book is terrible.  

Focus Questions: 

1. What's the greatest injustice in the novel? 

2. What do you think is the main take away of the novel?  

3.Why do you think the author has included the plight and suffering of women in his novel? 

4. What is the significance of the book’s title- ‘The Longest Memory.’ Which themes does this relate to?

The one where we talk about the characters from Fred D'Aguiar's novella 'The Longest Memory'.  

Focus Questions: 

1. What's significant about the characters' names? 

2. Who was most responsible for Chapel's death? 

3. Apart from the obvious characters, who misused their power? 

4. How might the events of the novel have played out differently if Chapel were a woman and Lydia were a man?