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Essay Topic 1

Laurel struggles to move on after Ellie disappears. Why does Laura struggle to move on? When and why does she finally feel that she is able to move on?

Essay Topic 2

Dramatic irony creates suspense between what characters know and what readers suspect. How does Jewell use dramatic irony in Then She Was Gone? How does the author’s use of dramatic irony create tension in the novel?

Essay Topic 3

Flashbacks are a literary device used to provide information about events that took place before the story began. How does Jewell use flashbacks in the novel? How does the author’s choice to use flashbacks affect the plot?

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Foreshadowing is a method authors use to hint at events to come in a novel. How does Jewell use foreshadowing in Then She Was Gone? Does the use of foreshadowing create suspense?

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