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Book club questions for Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman
Use these discussion questions to guide your next book club meeting.
How did Hoffman's depiction of magic and witchcraft compare with your expectations? How did the magic intertwine with everyday life in the Owens family?
Have you watched the movie version of the book (1998)? Did you watch it before or after reading the book? How did the film compare with the book? Which did you prefer and why? What did you think of the casting of Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock?
Discuss the relationship between the aunts and their nieces, Sally and Gillian. How does this dynamic shape the story?
Talk about the sibling relationship between Sally and Gillian. Do you have a sister or sibling? Did their dynamic ring true to you?
Compare and contrast Sally and Gillian. How do their different approaches to life and magic shape their journeys?
Examine the theme of love throughout the book. How are different types of love (romantic, familial, self-love) portrayed?
How does Hoffman use the symbolism of plants and nature throughout the story?
Discuss the role of "fate" in the novel. Do you believe in fate?
Practical Magic Book Club Questions PDF
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