Genre
Novel
Setting and Context
The book was written in 2014 in the context of sexuality, depression and anxiety.
Narrator and Point of View
Third-person narrative
Tone and Mood
Humorous, intriguing, hopeful, fascinating
Protagonist and Antagonist
The protagonists are Jude and Noah.
Major Conflict
The main conflict is that Noah and Jude, who were once very close and adoring, are no longer together. The two twins are competing in every aspect, and they are no longer attached.
Climax
The climax comes when Noah discovers that his mother is cheating on her father with a local artist.
Foreshadowing
Diana’s infidelity foreshadowed her untimely death.
Understatement
The love for twins is understated. Despite being very close to each other, Noah envies his sister because she is also smart in art, and she gives him stiff competition in school.
Allusions
The story alludes to sexuality, depression and anxiety.
Imagery
The author uses the imagery of art and expression to show the character development of Noah and Jude. Through art, both Noah and Jude want to get approval from their mother and school.
Paradox
The satire of betrayal is rampant throughout the book. For instance, Diana cheats on her husband with a local artist. Similarly, Noah hides his sisters' pieces of art. Additionally, Jude betrays her brother Noah by throwing away his application essay.
Parallelism
N/A
Metonymy and Synecdoche
Art is a metonym for character development.
Personification
Art is personified as a character developer.
