44 pages • 1 hour read
Lana FergusonThe Nanny
Lana FergusonFiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2003A 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
The chapters of The Nanny alternate between the perspectives of Cassie and Aiden, a common trait of contemporary romance novels. How does this dual perspective affect Aiden and Cassie’s characterization? How do each portray themselves, and how do they portray each other?
Cassie and Aiden both have scars from cooking. Why is this similarity significant? How does it impact their relationship?
Cassie’s bond with Sophie is as strong as her bond with Aiden. How does the relationship between Sophie and Cassie influence their individual relationships with Aiden? In what ways does their friendship relate to the major themes of the novel?
How does the novel’s exploration of Cassie’s neglect as a child contribute to its overall tone? Why might Lana Ferguson have addressed this topic in a romance novel?
The failure of Cassie and Aiden’s first attempt at a relationship is mainly due to a misunderstanding. Do any other misunderstandings impact their relationship or others’ throughout the novel? How do these misunderstandings impact the novel’s central themes?
Ferguson uses many common tropes of contemporary romance novels. Do any of these tropes subvert the conventions of the romance genre? Analyze at least two to three examples from the text to support your opinion.
Both Cassie and Aiden seem to be heavily invested in their careers, yet Cassie’s time in school and Aiden’s time in the restaurant are rarely shown. How does this impact the novel’s depiction of the characters’ values?
Contemporary romance novels often include depictions of sex to show a connection between the main characters. How does Ferguson use this tactic to expand upon Cassie and Aiden’s relationship? How is this complicated or magnified by Aiden and Cassie’s previous relationship on OnlyFans?
In what ways do the text messages and conversations interspersed between the novel’s chapters reveal Cassie and Aiden’s feelings for one another?
What role does the internet play in The Nanny? How do Cassie, Aiden, or others use it to reveal or conceal things about themselves?
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