The Paper Palace

Elle is torn between her relationship with Jonas and her relationship with Peter for much of The Paper Palace. Compare and contrast her relationships with both and how her past influenced her decision in ultimately choosing Peter.

The novel takes its name from the home in Cape Cod where the Bishops vacation each year. How has this setting influenced the characters in the book? Make an argument and use examples from the text to support your thesis.

How was Elle influenced by both male and female characters and how do these gender and family dynamics affect her growth throughout this novel?