40 pages • 1 hour read
Liane MoriartyThree Wishes
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2003A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Essay Topics
What role do observers play in the story? How is their perception of the triplets different from that of the girls themselves?
Discuss the themes of holding on and letting go in terms of the triplets’ behavior.
What role does Gemma play within her family? How does she change over the course of the novel?
What do babies represent to the characters in the story? Do they bring peace or conflict?
What role does Lyn play within her family? What behavior modifications does she make by the end of the novel, and why?
How does triplet identity differ from individual identity? How does triplicity affect the other characters in the story?
Kettle family celebrations tend to be catastrophic. Give some examples of this phenomenon.
What does the title, Three Wishes, mean? Do any wishes come true by the end of the tale?
How do Maxine and Frank illustrate the theme of changing identities? Give examples from various periods of their lives.
Describe Cat’s psychological journey from despair to hope.
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