The Midnight Feast

What literary devices or techniques does Foley employ to illustrate class tensions in Tome? What impact does Foley suggest the climax has on these tensions in the novel’s resolution?

Consider the characters’ various relationships to the natural world. What parallels does Foley draw between the characters’ connections to the natural world and their relationships to Magic as a Natural Force?

Consider Foley’s use of satire in her characterization of Francesca. How do the satirical elements of the novel support Foley’s exploration of Class Tensions in a Small Town?

Foley’s central characters all keep secrets from those they love. What impact does this secrecy have on the characters’ development and personality?

Discuss Foley’s use of the excerpts of Bella’s journal as a literary device—a traditional trope of a whodunit narrative. What impact does this device have on the novel’s overall structure?

Consider Foley’s use of multiple POVs in the novel. How is the reader’s perception of Nathan Tate colored by the fact he’s seen through Eddie’s eyes? How might Nathan be a more complex character than Eddie suggests?

To what extent do the characters’ dreams, visions, and memories contribute to the sinister and spooky tone in The Midnight Feast? Cite specific examples from the text to support your argument.

How does Foley’s use of dual timelines in The Midnight Feast allow her to draw connections between childhood, adolescence, and adulthood?