Character Analysis and Literary Themes

The video is a review of Shirley Jackson's novel 'We Have Always Lived in the Castle'. It covers the author's background, the book's themes, plot, and characters, particularly focusing on the sisters Constance and Mary Catherine. The review highlights the book's spooky atmosphere, character dynamics, and the mystery surrounding the family's poisoning. The reviewer appreciates the book's ability to engage and surprise readers, recommending it for its immersive storytelling.

What should you avoid asking for in your drink according to the introduction?

• Milk

• Sugar

• Lemon

• Ice

What year was 'We Have Always Lived in the Castle' published?

• 1972

• 1962

• 1982

• 1952

Who is compared to Shirley Jackson in terms of their life struggles?

• Jane Austen

• Emily Dickinson

• Sylvia Plath

• Virginia Woolf

What is the name of the younger sister in the novel?

• Constance

• Jonas

• Julian

• Mary Catherine

What event led to Constance becoming an agoraphobe?

• A house fire

• A family poisoning

• A robbery

• A car accident

What unusual behavior does Mary Catherine exhibit?

• Nailing trinkets to trees

• Writing poetry

• Singing to birds

• Dancing in the rain

What is the narrator's overall impression of the book?

• Boring

• Confusing

• Predictable

• Engaging