Genre
Novel
Setting and Context
Written in the context of inspiration
Narrator and Point of View
Third-person narrative
Tone and Mood
Perplexing, petrifying, sorrowful, overwhelming
Protagonist and Antagonist
The protagonist of the novel is Juliet Ashton.
Major Conflict
The main conflict is that Juliet's life revolves around war and bad experiences. For instance, Juliet lost her home due to bombings, and in the process, she lost many loved ones.
Climax
The climax is when Juliet manages to compile her writing based on the letters of the members of Guernsey society.
Foreshadowing
Her willpower and inspiration foreshadow Juliet's success in her career.
Understatement
The power of love in romantic relationships is understated. For instance, Reynolds thinks he is everything in Juliet's life, but she does not feel the same about him. Despite Reynolds being extremely rich, Juliet leaves him for a poorer man she loves.
Allusions
The story alludes to the power and influence of inspiration.
Imagery
The images of the American lifestyle brought by Juliet’s boyfriend depict sight imagery which aids readers to comprehend the American way of life.
Paradox
Juliet’s romantic life is paradoxical. At first, Juliet dates Reynolds, a rich American entrepreneur who affords her the luxuries she needs in life. Ironically, Juliet does not love Reynolds because she gets married to a poor Dawsey compared to her first boyfriend.
Parallelism
N/A
Metonymy and Synecdoche
Guernsey is used as a metonymy for Juliet’s inspiration to write a book.
Personification
N/A
