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Essay Topic 1

People who are very different from one another are often attracted to each other. They complement and balance each other. How and why were Maurice and Maralyn attracted to one another, and what is conveyed about the idea that opposites attract in relationships?

Essay Topic 2

Juxtaposition is a literary device that uses elements side by side to highlight their similarities and differences. How is juxtaposition used in A Marriage at Sea?

Essay Topic 3

What a reader knows about events and individuals is determined by the point of view in a book. What is the point of view of A Marriage at Sea? How does that point of view influence what readers understand and feel about the information presented?

Essay Topic 4

Maurice and Maralyn prepared and planned extensively for their journey. Why was it so important to prepare thoroughly for the journey?

Essay Topic 5

As the captain...

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