Characters
Who was the killer
Alice
Why did Theo inject Alicia?
To silence Alicia
Is the Silent Patient a horror story?
its better described as a psychological thriller book.
What are the themes of The Silent Patient?
this novel explores the effects of psychological disorders, it also touches on betrayal,guilt,drug use,and communication.
What is Alicia's profession?
Painter
Who are the main characters?
Alicia Berenson, Theo Faber, Kathy Faber, Gabriel Berenson
Why did Alicia remain silent?
it was pointless for her to speak.
Is The Silent Patient based on a true story?
No it is not.
What is the goldfish bowl?
the glass station where all the nurses work
Who is in charge of Alicia's medicine?
Christian
Who is Tanya?
Max Berenson's receptionist and wife
What happens to Alicia in the end?
Gabriel is shot dead and Alicia is committed to the Grove, a psychiatric hospital.
What is the conflict in The Silent Patient?
The main conflict is WHY Alicia killed her husband,Gabriel, and why she now chooses to be silent.
What does the snow symbolize?
it symbolizes the great difficulty of finding peace and happiness after childhood trauma.
What does Alicia believe she is missing in her life that Gabriel does not want?
A child
Who is the antagonist ?
Alicia Berenson
What was Alicia's trauma?
after her mothers suicide, Alicia's father wished Alicia had died instead.
What is the twist in The Silent Patient?
that Theo was the "masked man" that prompted the murder by Alicia.
What do the cigarettes symbolize?
The entire profession of talk therapy is built around the idea that there are clear lines of separation between patients and their therapists. The cigarettes demonstrate how those lines can be blurred .
Who does Alicia accidentally paint on the cross?
Gabriel
Who is Lydia Rose?
Alicia's aunt
Why does Theo help Alicia?
He can better help patients with mental problems better than the average therapist, he believes he can get Alicia to talk
What is the main idea ?
a woman named Alicia murders her husband, then becomes completely silent through psychological treatment
What did the painting mean?
it was a way of letting people "understand" her, showing them the reasoning, unbearable betrayal, behind her lack of speech.
What is the first word Alicia says to Theo?
"What."