Louise Watson

“11. What was your impression of Father Jacques? What kind of role do you think faith plays throughout the novel? 12. Adele had no qualms about sleeping with the enemy. Why would she take such a risk? 13. Bette could have her pick of men but chose Lucien. Discuss what made him special in her eyes. What are the most important qualities you look for in a friend/significant other? Would you be willing to compromise on any of these qualities? For what? 14. If you were a gentile living under the Nazis in World War II, do you think you would have had the courage to hide Jews? What consequences are you willing to face to help others? 15. It’s easy to say, knowing what we do about the horrors that occurred during WWII, that we would have helped Jews with nowhere to hide. How do you think you’d react if a similar situation occurred today? Do you think it’s even possible for a similar situation to occur in our age and day? Why? Why not? 16. Suppose you had been taken from your apartment by Captain Bruckner and lined up in the street. If you knew your life was about to end, what would you be thinking about? 17. If you were under the stairs in the Geibers’ place during the Gestapo’s search, how would you have reacted?”
― Charles Belfoure, The Paris Architect