Infamy (Milton) - Discussion Questions

Discussion Questions
1. We learn early in the story that Fenly and Raquel both lost a loved one in a terrorist attack. How do they deal with that loss?

2. Both Fenly and Raquel grow up without a parent of their own gender as a role model. How did they deal that experience?

3. How are their mentors similar and different?

4. How is Fenly affected by the unexpected return of his father?

5. What does Fenly learn from falling in love with Camila?

6. What inner conflict does Raquel reveal in her words and actions?

7. What role does Leandro play in the story?

8. What role does Samira play?

9. How does the author use the characters of Antonio and José?

10. How does the method used by the terrorists to launder money relate to the theme of the novel?

11. What do you think of Daryl? Do you believe his claim?

12. What role does the mural near the Plaza del Carmen play in the story? Do you agree with its message?

13. Why did the author call this novel Infamy?

14. How might the ideas expressed by characters in this novel apply to situations in the world today?
(Questions courtesy of author.)

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