My Dark Vanessa

Consider the historical context in which the novel takes place. How does the Me-Too movement illuminate the theme of abuse and victimhood?

Though Vanessa’s relationship with her mother is clear, her relationship with her father is only suggested. How does the absence of a defined relationship between Vanessa and her father impact your understanding of Vanessa’s character?

Healthy adolescent development allows for peer relationships to be the focus of a teenager’s life. How do Vanessa’s relationships with her peers contribute to her sense of alienation? Select at least two characters and provide an analysis of their roles in the novel to support your argument.