1. What happens to Charles Dexter Ward at the novel's end? Is this fair to Ward? Why would Lovecraft have Ward perish?

2. Throughout The Case of Charles Dexter Ward are references to YogSothoth of the Old Ones. Why? Do the references enhance your enjoyment of the story? If so, how? If not, what do they do for you instead?

3. The evil Curwen is very knowledgeable in the black arts, yet Dr. Willett destroys him with an incantation. What qualities does Dr. Willett have that enable him to outwit Curwen?

4. Why is Ward such an easy victim for Curwen?

5. The conflict between good and evil in The Case of Charles Dexter Ward is primarily a battle of wits. Is this combat between minds entertaining? How does Lovecraft maintain suspense in the novel? If you prefer more physical action in a novel, what kind of action would...