The Lovely Bones Questions on Jack Salmon
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Why can't Susie's dad discover her murderer in The Lovely Bones?
Susie's dad can't discover her murderer because he lacks proof. Despite knowing George Harvey is the killer through intuition and subtle clues, he cannot provide concrete evidence. Susie's presence...
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What is the significance of the glass bottles with ships inside in The Lovely Bones?
The glass bottles with ships inside symbolize the fragility of Susie's family and the shattering impact of her murder. Created by Susie and her father, these objects remind Jack of Susie's death and...
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In The Lovely Bones, how do the Salmons mourn Susie's death?
The story is narrated from the point of view of Susie, who is watching over her family after being murdered. She explains how she can see what they do and think, but can't tell them she's there with...
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How has the main character in The Lovely Bones changed?
Susie, by exploring her past life and death through the eyes of the people she has left behind, comes to terms with her passing. Each member of her family, who are at different stages of grief when...
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Which quotes in The Lovely Bones best describe how Jack, Abigail, and Lindsey cope with Susie's death through isolation?
In my opinion, one of the first indications that the family is using isolation to cope manifests itself in their isolation from Susie's room: My mother had not touched it. My bed was still unmade...