All the Light We Cannot See

Essay Prompts

‘Open your eyes and see what you can see with them before they close forever.’ Which characters open their eyes and what do they ‘see’ in All the Light We Cannot See?

What is the role of memory in All the Light We Cannot See?

In All the Light We Cannot See, Doerr suggests that free will is rare and comes at a price. Discuss.

All the Light We Cannot See suggests that people are more connected than they think. Discuss.

The radio is a conduit that requires a connection on both ends: people. Discuss.

Explore the concept of light as demonstrated in All the Light We Cannot See.

Marie-Laure pretends she is a shell, protected. In what ways was Marie-Laure really protected?

Most families in All the Light We Cannot See are incomplete. What does Doerr suggest about family in his novel?

The Sea of Flames diamond protects the holder at the expense of others. How is this sentiment echoed throughout the rest of the novel?

Despite Schulpforta’s intention to fit Werner, Frank and Frederick into the same mould they are in many ways different. Discuss.

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