54 pages • 1 hour read
Hannah GraceWildfire
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2023A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Essay Topics
Consider the relationships that Aurora and Russ have with their siblings, Elsa and Ethan. How do family dynamics—specifically the parents in each family—impact relationships between siblings? Use the text to support your answer.
Describe Clay’s character and list three ways in which his character serves as a foil to Russ. What purpose does his character serve in the story?
Identify a popular contemporary romance trope that is prevalent within Wildfire. How does Hannah Grace either adhere to or subvert the trope in the novel?
The novel switches between Russ’s and Aurora’s perspectives. How does this narrative decision impact the characterization of the protagonists and the development of narrative tension?
Compare and contrast JJ’s and Henry’s characters. If Henry is the only friend who knows Russ’s full history, why is JJ given a larger role in the novel? What is the significance of JJ’s involvement over Henry’s?
Russ and Aurora have an unspoken agreement where either Aurora will leave first or Russ will wait to leave until she’s asleep. How does this aspect of their relationship inform the reader’s understanding of their characters and Aurora’s insecurities?
When Aurora first visits Russ’s room, she notes that “other than some engineering books, there’s nothing personal. No signs that it’s him who lives here” (42). What does Russ’s room reveal about his character and the relationships he forges with others?
Trace Aurora’s changing romantic interests over the course of the novel. What does this change in Aurora’s taste in men imply about her character?
Consider the scenes in the novel that include Henry’s character. What does the novel reveal about his character? How does Wildfire set up his upcoming love story in the third installment, and what elements might be included in his story based on context clues provided in Wildfire?
