Guilty One

READING GROUP DISCUSSION POINTS

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Who do you

think ‘The Guilty One’ of the story is?

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How do the two strands of the story complement each other? Do they work together successfully?

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Who is your favourite character and why?

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Do you think Minnie was right to do what she did?

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Can you discuss Daniel’s resentment towards Minnie?

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How well does the story explore the subject of fostercare and/or children in the criminal justice system?

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What connections can you draw between the adult and the child Daniel?

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Can you comment on the way in which the story explores the relationship between mothers and sons/adults and children?

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Before

the big reveal at the end, did you believe Sebastian to be guilty or innocent?

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What have you taken away from the story? What do you think it is trying to say?