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Sarah AdamsWhen in Rome: A Novel
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022A 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
Adams uses a dual point of view for When in Rome, alternating between the perspectives of Amelia and Noah, a common structure for contemporary romance novels. How does this dual perspective affect Amelia and Noah’s characterization? Compare and contrast the way each portrays themselves, and how they each portray each other.
How does the novel’s portrayal of trauma and loss contribute to its overall exploration of The Importance of Mental and Emotional Health? Why might Adams have addressed this topic in a romance novel?
What does Amelia’s relationship with Susan at the beginning of the novel reveal about how she thinks of herself? How does her changing relationship with Susan contribute to her arc?
How does Amelia’s relationship with the Walker sisters affect her choices in the novel? In what ways does this relationship stand in for others Amelia feels she is missing?
When in Rome uses many common tropes of contemporary romance novels such as opposites attract and grumpy sunshine. Does Adams's engagement with any of these tropes subvert the conventions of the romance genre? Analyze at least two or three examples from the text to support your opinion.
Though Silvie only appears in one scene, Adams emphasizes her importance to Noah and his sisters. What role does Silvie play in Noah and Amelia’s romantic arc?
Analyze a minor character from the text such as Mabel, James, or Claire. What is their significance to When in Rome, and how do they impact the novel’s plot or central themes?
Noah’s pie shop has been in his family for generations and is a staple in Rome. What does the pie shop symbolize for Noah and Rome as a whole and how does it contribute to the novel’s thematic engagement with Loving Things for Sentimental Reasons?
When in Rome is the first novel of the series. In what ways does the ending of this story foreshadow the upcoming novels or establish the other relationships in the series?
In the epilogue, Adams uses the device of a tabloid excerpt to reveal Amelia’s engagement to Noah. In what ways does this device inform Amelia’s character arc and reframe her perspective on The Inherent Tension Between Celebrity and Authenticity?
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