The Club

Keith Miller invokes “the gaze” when outlining his artistic theory and the “power of anonymity.” Outside of his artistic practice and output, where else in the novel is this theory explored? Analyze one or two scenes, paying particular attention to lines of sight and associated power dynamics.

The Club examines multiple facets of celebrity. Compare Lloyd’s presentation of celebrities in the media with a real example of celebrity gossip in the media.

The word “joke” appears 58 times in this novel. In Nikki’s first scene, she observes the mercurial Ned’s antics: “Everything was a joke until it was serious. Everything was serious until it was a joke” (23). Analyze Lloyd’s presentation of humor, or lack thereof, throughout the novel.