The White Darkness Questions

Bring on the tough stuff - there’s not just one right answer.

  1. Do you think people who explore Antarctica are brave, foolish, or something else? Explain your answer.
  2. Do you think that The White Darkness has a happy ending? Why or why not?
  3. Do you think Titus is entirely in Sym's head (that is, a figment of her imagination)? Or is there something supernatural about the character?
  4. If you could pick anyone from history to be your imaginary friend, who would it be? What would you talk about?
  5. What do you think is Sym's biggest mistake over the course of the novel? Explain your answer.