A Series of Unfortunate Events - {Book Discussion} "The Ersatz Elevator", ASOUE #6

Awesome Nerds · 02-02-2017, 07:08 PM

THE ERSATZ ELEVATOR
BOOK THE SIXTH
Published 2001
Violet, Klaus, and Sunny are sent to live with Jerome and Esmé Squalor, a wealthy couple who live in the penthouse of a 66 story apartment complex in the city. While Jerome is kindly toward the orphans, Esmé is obsessed with fashion and constantly occupied in her collaboration with a man named Gunther on a fashion auction known as the In Auction. When the children finally meet Gunther, they realize he is Count Olaf in disguise.

Discussion Questions
(You may answer some, or all, or none of the following, in as little or as much detail as you so wish! And if you have any other questions that may be added to these lists, just send them our way!)

BASIC QUESTIONS
(These will be repeated for each book)

1. First time read or re-read?
2. Any standout quotes?
3. Any standout moments?
4. Favorite part? Why?
5. Least favorite part? Why?
6. Favorite non main character?
7. Least favorite non main character?
8. Funniest moments?
9. Saddest moments?
10. Most intense/shocking moments?
11. Favorite illustration?
12. VFD?
13. Favorite (each of those listed below) moment?
a. Violet
b. Klaus
c. Sunny
d. Orphans
e. Olaf
f. Troupe
g. Lemony

FOCUS
"THE ERSATZ ELEVATOR"

1. What are your thoughts on Esmé Squalor?
2. What are your thoughts on Olaf's newest scheme?
3. What are your thoughts on the developing mystery of VFD?