The Cabin at the End of the World

Discuss the significance of the novel’s shifting narrative perspectives. How do they help illustrate the author’s exploration of subjectivity and the impact of personal history?

Examine the figurative language that introduces Leonard in Chapter 1. How does this imagery change as the narrative progresses?

Analyze the novel’s use of setting. How does the representation of the cabin and its surroundings contribute to the plot and mood?

To what extent does the author use and subvert the tropes of the home invasion genre? Provide evidence to support your answer.

Examine the role of violence in the novel. How does Tremblay portray violence and its physical and psychological effects? What does this portrayal suggest about human nature under extreme circumstances?

Ambiguity is a distinctive feature of the novel. Discuss the aspects of the narrative that remain unclear or unresolved. How does ambiguity contribute to creating dramatic tension? Cite passages from the text to support your answer.

Explain how Tremblay’s characters convey both the dangers and the allure of extremist faith. Cite passages from the text to support your argument.

Discuss the role of Andrew’s gun in the novel. How does it help illustrate the novel’s theme of Choices and Their Consequences?