56 pages 1 hour read

Rebecca Yarros

The Last Letter

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019

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Essay Topics

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Rebecca Yarros’s The Last Letter is a love story that falls under the subgenre of military romance. What are some of the common tropes and archetypes of this subgenre that Yarros employs or subverts in the book?

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After Beckett’s arrival, Ella’s family unit sees a number of changes, some positive and others negative. What are some of the challenges that Ella and the twins face in adapting to the new family dynamics they experience?

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Analyze the role of the setting in the book. How does Telluride function as both a setting and a symbol within the story? How does it influence the plot and themes?