The Choice

Discuss the portrayal of love and relationships in the novel. Aside from Gabby and Travis, what other characters provide examples of love and marriage? How do they add to the novel’s themes? Provide evidence from the text.

How do Gabby’s and Travis’s life goals change from the beginning to the end of the novel? What accounts for these changes? Provide evidence from the text.

What is the role of music as a motif in the novel? At what points does music occur, and what does it symbolize?

Gabby’s and Travis’s major choices take center stage in the novel. What other characters make significant choices, and how do these choices reflect the broader themes of the novel?

Discuss the role of family in the characters’ lives. How do family dynamics influence their decisions and relationships?

Explore the theme of resilience in the face of adversity. How do the characters cope with challenges, and what does this reveal about their personalities?

Examine the motif of memory and nostalgia in The Choice. How do the characters remember and reflect on their past?

Explore the author’s writing style in The Choice. How does Sparks use language, tone, and narrative techniques to convey the story?