Choose two of the secondary characters of Death at the Sign of the Rook, such as Ben, Simon, or Lady Milton. Trace their character arcs throughout the novel, discussing how they transform over the course of the narrative.

The novel employs multiple perspectives to tell the story. Analyze what each narrative perspective contributes to the narrative’s themes and development. Why does the author refrain from adding Beatrice’s viewpoint to these interweaving perspectives? What might her point of view add to the story?

Discuss the various ways that the class system is examined throughout the novel. How do the characters support and/or subvert traditional class models? How do their representations change over the course of the novel?