The Woman in the Window

Some critics have observed that the sparse, staccato sentence structure of the novel is reminiscent of a film script. Select one passage from the novel where the brevity of the sentence structure heightens the suspenseful tone and analyze its film-readiness.

Identify three instances of nature imagery in the novel. How does this imagery contribute to the reader’s appreciation of Dr. Anna Fox’s agoraphobia?

Analyze Ethan’s language while he is messaging Dr. Fox under the alias of GrannyLizzie and identify the aspects of his messages that suggest he is not actually an elderly agoraphobe living in Montana. Discuss Anna’s inability to notice these flaws and the role they play in her victimization.