Ragged Company

Ragged Company is told through the perspective of five different narrators. Why is this important to the story? Examine how Wagamese establishes different and distinct characters through the voices he employs for each.

Explore the symbolism in the title of each part of the book, and how these part titles correlate to the events that unfold in the respective chapters.

How and why does Amelia’s character arc differ from those of the others in the book?

Examine the role of cinema in the book with respect to its plot and narrative as well as its central themes.

Rooms and walls are a recurring motif throughout the book. What do they mean to each of the characters? What theme does this motif align with?

Comment on the mystical elements in the book. How do they fit into the story’s universe? Explain with reference to Wagamese’s own background as well as those of the characters.

Examine the concept of “found family” as explored in the book.

What symbolism does nature hold in the book? What are the different things that Eudora, the jade plant, comes to signify?