Book Club Questions for Beguiled - Sylvia McDaniel

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Beguiled. Bookclub Questions. 1) What were your feelings reading the first chapter and learning that all three women were married to the same man? Did you ...
Beguiled Bookclub Questions 1) What were your feelings reading the first chapter and learning that all three women were married to the same man? Did you want to continue reading? 2) How would you react to learning that the husband you hated is dead, but the police suspect you of murdering him? Was Layla’s reaction realistic? 3) Does Layla seem like a strong woman at first or someone who is barely hanging on? Why? 4) Why is Layla addicted to laudanum? Did you know that drugs were common back in that time period, especially laudanum, cocaine and opium? 5) Did you like Layla less for her addiction? How did you feel when Drew helps her overcome her addiction? 6) Who did you suspect was Jean’s killer? Why? 7) Is the plot of this story engaging? Did you want to keep reading to find out what happened next? 8) What is your favorite scene in the book? Why? 9) What do you think is the theme in Beguiled? 10) Who is your favorite character? Why? 11) Is the ending of this book satisfying? 12) Is there anything in this book that you would have changed?