The Lost World
Arthur Conan Doyle
Contains spoilers for the entire book.
Discussion topics
Topic 01 of 08
Gladys
Why does Malone go on the expedition, and what does Gladys have to do with it?
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- What did you make of her wish for a heroic husband?
- How did you feel about what Malone found at home?
There is no single right answer. Bring your own reading.
Discussion topics
Why does Malone go on the expedition, and what does Gladys have to do with it?
Keep the conversation going
- What did you make of her wish for a heroic husband?
- How did you feel about what Malone found at home?
What makes Professor Challenger such a memorable character?
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- What did you make of his first meeting with Malone?
- Is he a genius, a bully, or both?
What does Professor Summerlee's scepticism add to the story?
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- How do he and Challenger argue?
- When does he finally believe?
What kind of man is Lord John Roxton?
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- What did you make of his past in the Amazon?
- What does he admire in Malone?
Which creature or moment on the plateau thrilled you most?
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- How does Doyle make the prehistoric world believable?
- Which danger seemed most real?
How does the novel portray the ape-men and the Indian tribe, and how do you respond to that today?
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- What did you make of the war on the plateau?
- Who is 'civilised' here?
How did the party escape, and what did they leave behind?
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- Who saved them?
- Would you have wanted to stay?
How did you feel about the final scene at the Queen's Hall?
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- What did you make of the escaped creature?
- What does each man do next?
There is no single right answer. Bring your own reading.