The Alice Network

Two world wars have a devastating effect on the characters in The Alice Network. Think of a few examples and discuss the damaging experiences these characters have survived.

The Lagonda is more than a form of transportation. Discuss the function of the car in furthering the plot. 

Eve and René are partners in a dance of death. What tactics do they use to destroy one another? How do the tactics they choose expose one another’s weaknesses?

What is Cameron’s garden? Explain the ways in which it is both a source of guilt and pride.  

The Alice Network examines the subject of women in wartime. How do the experiences of female patriots differ from those of male soldiers? 

The works of Charles Baudelaire are a recurring motif in the novel. Describe the ways the poet and his poems are woven into the plot. 

Charlie undergoes a dramatic personal transformation over the course of the novel. Discuss her evolution. 

Explain the multiple meanings of the term fleurs du mal.