Discussion Questions
1. Why did DuMauier decide to open the book with Philip recalling the the body of a hung man he saw as a young boy?
2. Would it have been more effective if DuMaurier introduced Rachel at the beginning of the book, rather than in chapter eight? 3. Was Philip's rancor of Rachel, before he even met her, reasonable? |
4. Why did Philip suddenly change from loathing Rachel to loving her?
5. Why did Philip want to be just like Ambrose? 6. Did Rachel actually poison Ambrose and try to do the same to Philip? 7. How could Philip allowing Rachel to unknowingly walk to her death be rationalized? |