Discuss the elder Monsieur Pericand's dementia. What is his most pressing problem?

Discuss Madame Percand's view of the lower classes, and how she deals with them. Is she a genuine character? What are her highest priorities?

Maurice Michaud is a seemingly stable, well-balanced man. Discuss his outlook on life. Does he have emotions?

Discuss the behaviors of Gabriel Corte and Florence, both when they are hungry and have nowhere to go, and when they arrive at the Grand Hotel.

Discuss the cultural peculiarities of Madelaine Sabarie and her small farm community.

Hubert Pericand is patriotic, but there are other reasons he runs away to join the war effort. Discuss these, as well as if and how his experiences change him.

In Chapter 29, what is it about the small, sable-skin hat that cheers Charlie Langelet and reassures him?

In the Occupation section, the German soldiers...