A Complicated Kindness Glossary

A Complicated Kindness Glossary

Sardonic

A cynical or mocking tone of voice/humor

Sanctimonious

A sanctimonious person is someone who adopts a 'holier-than-thou' and superior attitude towards others

The Mennonites

A branch of Christian Anabaptism committed to pacifism. Mennonites can be found all over the world, but particularly in countries such as Canada and the United States of America

Bewilder

Puzzle or confuse

Subversive

Adjective used to describe an action or idea that goes against the status quo and undermines something

Coming-of-age novel

A novel that deals explicitly with the process of becoming an adult. 'A Complicated Kindness' is a coming-of-age novel

First person narration

A form of narration where the narrator addresses the reader as 'I' or 'me'

Fundamentalist (religion)

A form of religious belief that allows for no deviation from what teachings tell its followers. Fundamentalists see the world in black and white only

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