Atonement Flashcards
1
Q
Who is Briony?
A
A young girl who tells lies about Robbie.
2
Q
What happens between Robbie and Cecilia?
A
They fall in love, but Briony’s lies separate them.
3
Q
What does the typewriter symbolize?
A
Briony’s control over the story.
4
Q
How is Briony an unreliable narrator?
A
She changes the truth.
5
Q
What is the main theme of the novel?
A
Guilt and redemption.
6
Q
How does Briony try to atone for her mistakes?
A
By writing the story.
7
Q
What does water symbolize in the story?
A
Death and change
