52 pages 1 hour read

Ruth Ware

The Death of Mrs. Westaway

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018

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Essay Topics

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How do Hal’s loneliness and desperation contextualize her willingness to not only potentially lie about her identity, but steal an inheritance not meant for her?

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Trepassen House evolves as a symbol throughout the course of the novel. How does the changing symbolism of the house reflect Hal’s journey?

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Hester Westaway is despised by most of the characters. How do the effects of her abusive behaviors continue beyond her death?

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