The Venice Sketchbook

Examine the concept of betrayal in the novel. What forms does it take, and how does it impact those who are betrayed?

How does The Venice Sketchbook represent the concept of family?

How does The Venice Sketchbook represent love? What kinds of love does it illustrate, and what is the importance of each?

What role does hope play in the lives of the characters? Strengthen your answer with textual evidence.

How are art and politics connected? Why have regimes like the Nazis censored art? How can art impact viewers, and why was it dangerous to such regimes?

Examine the roles of nationality and nationalism in The Venice Sketchbook. How are these two concepts presented and why are they significant?

Although the novel is written in English, Juliet shares that most of her conversations are actually in Italian. How does language impact the experiences of the characters?

Examine two different instances of grief and loss in the novel. How are they similar and how are they different? In what ways is grief shown to affect characters, even many years after the original loss?