55 pages • 1 hour read
Jodi Lynn AndersonMidnight at the Electric
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2017A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Essay Topics
Compare and contrast Adri, Catherine, and Lenore. How are their experiences similar or different? What drives their actions, and how do their motivations shape their decisions?
Analyze the representation of environmental destruction in the novel. How does the novel use various timelines to depict the consequences of environmental neglect? What is the author’s message about humanity’s impact on the planet?
Discuss the role of the letters and Catherine’s diary in the novel. How do they contribute to character development and thematic exploration? What do the letters reveal about the connections between characters across different timelines?
Compare and contrast Adri and Lily. How do their personalities and experiences contribute to the narrative? How do their interactions shape the plot and themes?
Discuss the relationship between Beth Godspeed and Lenore Allstock. How does their relationship evolve throughout the novel, and what does it reveal about trust, secrecy, and reconciliation?
Analyze the symbolism of the Holy Grail in Lenore’s story. How does it represent the quest for eternal life and its implications for understanding human desires and values?
Examine the role of Sofia Ortiz in the novel. How does her character serve to connect Adri with the Godspeeds and contribute to the overall thematic development?
Analyze the ending of Midnight at the Electric. What does Adri’s decision to leave Earth and start a new life on Mars signify? How does the open-ended conclusion contribute to the novel’s themes?
Examine the contrasting ideas of serious illness and elongated life in the novel. How does Anderson characterize each?
Analyze the role of science in the novel and its connection to the idea of legacy or everlasting life. How does the pursuit of scientific progress relate to the characters’ desires and the novel’s depictions of environmental challenges?
