Many readers of fiction place themselves in the position of one character, wondering if they would do the same thing as that character. Discuss the following:

1. Do you think one of the values of literature is to serve as a reflection of oneself? Why or why not?

2. Socrates said "Know thyself." How can reading a book such as "Evermore: The Immortals" help a reader to know him/herself? Do you find yourself reflecting on your own character and abilities when reading Evermore: The Immortals? Why or why not.

3. Choose one specific incident in "Evermore: The Immortals" to discuss and compare one of the characters' response to how you think you would respond.

Essay Topic 2

Choose one of the following to discuss:

1. Choose two significant symbols and trace and analyze their appearance in "Evermore: The Immortals". Are these universal symbols? Would they be understood in any culture? Are there other symbols that would portray the same idea? What are they? Why do you think Noël chooses the symbols he does?

2. Choose two important metaphors and trace and analyze their appearance in the novel. Are these universal metaphors? Would they be understood in any culture? Are there other metaphors that would portray the same idea? What are they? Why do you think Noël chooses the metaphors she does?

3. Discuss Noël's use (or lack ) of literary device (such as foreshadowing, cliffhangers, deux ex machina, etc.), and how they add or detract from the story. Does Noël use too many or too little literary techniques? State which of the five major elements of fiction the literary device is related to (style, character, plot, setting, theme).

Essay Topic 3

Drina is using Haven to get close to Ever, a fact that becomes clear soon. Haven is exactly the kind of person who would fall into this trap. Haven goes to all kinds of addictive-behavior meetings. She attends meetings aimed at helping co-dependents and others, but not because she has those behaviors. Haven is actually desperate for acceptance and seems to find it in those meetings. Drina only has to pay Haven a little attention to have her full-fledged loyalty. Ever knows quite a bit about Haven's family, including that his father is not involved in business when he's away on trips and that her mother is having an affair with her personal trainer. The result is that Haven is often left alone. Later in the book, Haven is very ill but neither of her parents come home to take care of her.

1. Discuss why going to the meetings Haven goes to might actually be a pretty smart solution for a teenager in Haven's position. Use examples from your own life and the book to support your reasoning.

2. Discuss ways in which you think a bad marriage between parents affect children. Use examples from your own life and the book to support your reasoning.

3. Do you think Haven's parents not taking care of her when she was very ill is a form of child abuse? Why or why not? Use examples from your own life and the book to support your reasoning.

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