We Have Always Lived in the Castle Summary & Study Guide

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We Have Always Lived in the Castle Study Guide consists of approx. 35 pages of summaries and analysis on We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson.


This study guide includes the following Plot Summary, Chapter Summaries & Analysis, Characters, Objects/Places, Themes, Style, Quotes, and Topics for Discussion.

49 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 25, 2011

Reviews

[Maureen Griswold · Rating 4 out of 5]

Shirley Jackson had such a unique and powerful way of contrasting "otherness"/unique individuals and mob/group mentalities. She truly inhabits and portrays this small family of eccentrics, especially protagonist/narrator, Merricat. Jackson/Merricat's her vivid POV truly enables readers to delve into this family's unusual world and fate.

[Kym · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was kind of a creepy story about 2 sisters living in the run down family mansion. They have established routines and patterns because both are quite eccentric. An interesting read, no surprises really.

[Missy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting, quick read.

[Pam · Rating 2 out of 5]

weird and not scary at all

[Nelson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great mystery!