Characters
She is the surviving twin and narrator of the story.
who is Giselle
This tragic event changes Giselle’s life forever.
What is a car accident?
The central theme dealing with loss and emotional pain.
what is grief?
The story takes place primarily in this U.S. state.
What is Florida?
Giselle struggles with this internal conflict after the accident.
What is coping with loss?
This is Giselle’s twin sister who dies in the accident.
Who is Isabelle
The accident happens on the way to this destination.
What is a school event / party?
The theme shown through Giselle’s bond with her sister.
What is sisterhood / family bond?
Giselle’s family has roots in this Caribbean country.
What is Haiti?
This type of conflict exists between Giselle and her grief.
What is internal conflict?
These are Giselle’s parents’ names (either one counts).
who is Mama and Papa
Giselle experiences this unusual phenomenon involving her sister after the accident.
: What are visions or conversations with Isabelle?
This theme involves healing and moving forward after tragedy.
: What is healing?
The accident occurs in this type of location.
What is a highway / road?
Giselle feels this emotion for surviving when her sister did not.
What is survivor’s guilt?
This character helps Giselle during her emotional recovery (friend or adult figure).
Who is a therapist/friend (e.g., school counselor or supportive peer)?
Giselle attends this place as part of her recovery process.
What is a rehabilitation center / therapy program?
The novel explores this idea of identity, especially after losing a twin.
What is identity?
Giselle spends time recovering in this kind of institution.
What is a hospital / rehab facility?
: This conflict arises between family members as they cope differently with loss.
What is family conflict over grief?
This family member struggles deeply with grief after the tragedy.
Who is a grieving parent (mother or father)?
This moment marks Giselle beginning to accept her sister’s death.
What is accepting Isabelle’s death / letting go?
This theme reflects the importance of memory and honoring loved ones.
What is memory / remembrance?
Flashbacks often take place in this shared childhood environment.
What is their home / childhood house/school
Giselle must overcome this fear in order to heal and move forward.
What is fear of moving on / letting go?