54 pages 1 hour read

Freida McFadden

The Coworker

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2023

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Essay Topics

1.

In Part 1, the story is told from alternating viewpoints. (Natalie recounts events in the present, while Dawn’s emails represent the past.) Explain how the juxtaposition of these two narratives adds complexity to the plot and creates suspense.

2.

Describe your initial impressions of Natalie Farrell and Dawn Schiff. How do these perceptions change throughout the story? Analyze at least three examples from the text to support your discussion.

3.

Review Dawn’s initial emails throughout Part 1 and identify key moments of foreshadowing that can be interpreted to reveal Dawn’s true intentions in subtle ways.

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