One of Us Is Dead

How do Dean and Bryce’s human trafficking activities tie into the deeper themes of the novel? Be specific, and justify your argument with textual evidence.

The novel uses Detective Sanford’s interview with Jenny to break up the narrative. How does this structure frame the novel? What effect does it have on our perspective of events, both generally and in particular?

The novel pays close attention to people’s facial expressions throughout, particularly when they don’t match the individual’s feelings. What does this scrutiny do? Pick one scene and analyze the expressions and body language. How do they create subtext, and how does it support or undercut the surface text?