DISCUSSION QUESTIONS The Last Flight |
1. What
do Claire and Eva have in common? In what ways are they different?
2. How
do you feel about Eva’s decision to manipulate Claire?
3. Put
yourself in Claire’s shoes. How would it feel knowing that you’ve traded
your life for someone else’s? Would you feel guilty or fortunate? Why?
4. Describe
the obstacles Claire faces once she escapes from Rory. Were there any
difficulties that surprised you?
5. Compare
Claire’s relationships with other women in the book, like Eva, Danielle,
Petra and Kelly. Are any of these women similar? In what way?
7. Identify
some of the triggers Claire faces as a result of Rory’s abuse. How do
you think she can overcome them?
8. Claire
makes the difficult decision to go public with her story, knowing full
well that she may be met with criticism and disbelief. Why did she make
this decision? Would you have handled the situation differently?
9. Liz
is the only person Eva allows to get close to her. Describe their
friendship. Why is it important to Eva? What does it mean to her?
10. Eva
faces several huge difficulties in her life. Do you think her drug
dealing is justified, given her circumstances?
11. Characterize
Eva’s relationship with Dex. Why does she feel betrayed when she learns
the truth about him?
12. How
did you feel after reading Eva’s final chapter? Do you think there was
anything different she could have done?
13. What
do you think Claire will do next with her life? Will she be happy? * Some questions from Reading Group Guides
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