Laurent's Scar
Ghosts are everywhere in this book. Which is a little odd, given the author's attempt to get rid of everything that's not scientifically verifiable.Remember when Laurent and Camille struggle in the...
Camille's Portrait
Boy, is this portrait ugly. But that's not the point. Well, not entirely, anyway.Camille's portrait plays a pivotal role in Laurent's breakdown. When he first paints Camille's portrait, the descrip...
François the Cat
Is it just us, or is François really creepy? He keeps popping up in really important moments in the novel. Like, in Chapter 30, the constant meowing of François drives Laurent crazy. And in one o...
The Cage/Tomb
What's the matter with us? Nuh-uh, what's the motif with you? Sorry, we're reaching here, we know. Anyways, a motif is basically a recurring symbol or image or whatever. And cages, chains, and grav...