The Children Act

Content Warning: This section of the guide includes discussion of illness.

Craft an argument that supports or refutes the following claim: Fiona Maye’s identity is dictated by her work on the High Court. Consider how she behaves inside and outside the courtroom; consider also how the legal system impacts her personal relationships.

Fiona works for the Family Division. Explore the relationship between Fiona’s home and family life and her work on family law cases. Consider how Fiona might regard her legal subjects through her personal family and home lens and why.

The novel is written from the third-person, limited point of view. Craft an analytical essay that examines the narrative and thematic significance of this vantage point. How would the novel differ if written from Fiona’s first-person point of view?