Quotes
What could the plane crash symbolize?
Tragedy
The destruction of Kathryn's marriage
What emotion would most people feel after learning a loved one kept a huge secret?
Betrayal/hurt/shock
What was the name of the other woman Jack was with?
Muire
What was one major reason Kathryn often had to parent Mattie alone?
Jack was frequently away from home working as a pilot.
“She thought about the impossibility of ever knowing another person. About the fragility of the constructs people make. A marriage, for example. A family” (Shreve 233).
Who is this quote about?
Kathryn
What does Kathryn's role in her marriage symbolize?
The stereotypes that society puts on women.
What is important for a healthy relationship?
Trust/honesty/communication.
Who is the teenage daughter of Jack and Kathryn?
Mattie
What was suspicious about Jack’s behavior during many of his phone calls and trips?
He was secretive and often unavailable or emotionally distant.
“She opened the door. ‘Mrs. Lyons?’ he asked. And then she knew”(Shreve 5).
What is the context of this quote?
When Kathryn learns that her husband has been in a plane crash.
What can the title of the book symbolize?
It symbolizes how Kathryn is mainly defined by her relationship to Jack.
Why can secrets damage a family?
They break trust between people.
What was Kathryn’s main role in the family while Jack traveled for work?
She mostly stayed home and took care of the household and Mattie.
What was Kathryn's big discovery?
Jack had another family/relationship.
What could Jack's Pilot uniform symbolize?
Things can seem perfect on the outside while hiding deeper problems.
What can happen when someone ignores warning signs in a relationship?
They break trust between people.
How did Jack’s career affect his relationship with his family before the crash?
His job kept him away from home often.
Why was it unhealthy for Kathryn to center her entire life around Jack?
She was losing her sense of individuality.
How do the books The Pilot's Wife and The Handmaid's Tale have connecting themes?
Loss of female independence
Unequal power
Societal issues
Why is it unhealthy for one person to control all the information in a relationship?
Because it creates an imbalance and prevents honesty and trust.
What illusion did Kathryn believe about her marriage?
She believed her marriage was loving and stable.
What larger message does the novel suggest through the red flags Kathryn ignored in her marriage?
Love and trust can sometimes blind people to unhealthy behavior or deception.