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Discussion Questions
1. If you took this story to Hollywood, who would you cast in the leads?
2. Could you draw parallels between the effect of 9/11 on Americans and the effect of Civil War on civilian life and feelings?
3. From where does Annabelle draw strength?
4. Ever felt as Annabelle did when she stayed silent at the sewing circle during the talk of slaves?
5. What symbols are found in Annabelle's river dream-turned-nightmare?
6. What was P.D. thinking and feeling while at the field hospital?
7. What might have happened if P.D. had succeeded in getting the cannons to the south side of the Potomac River just after Gettysburg?
8. Reality check: What might have happened after Gettysburg if President Lincoln had been able to prevail on Gen. Meade to strike General Lee while two-thirds of the Confederate Army was stuck on the north side of the river?
9. What did you think of Annabelle's response when she discovered the Confederate spy was actually a Union soldier?
10. How important was faith in the daily life of 19th century Americans?
11. If Annabelle hadn't chosen to let go of her pride, what ending would you write for her?
12. What is the most important statement made in Pella's Angel?
A Visit to your Book Club?
A resident of Loudoun County, Virginia, Meredith is happy to hit the road to meet readers whenever her schedule permits. She particularly loves visiting Book Clubs to answer questions and discuss the ins and outs of plots and characters. For availability, email her at Meredith@storyroot.com.
BEHIND THE SCENES:
Pella's Angel's fabulous Cover Model:
actress Millie Anne Shipe
Millie is a non-equity professional actor, working in independent and commercial film work and modeling. As a young girl, Millie Anne Shipe (née Juraschek) appeared in several of McMath's living history productions and plays and was playing the part of a Quaker girl in a play when this amazing cover shot was taken. All the actors were having their photographs taken in a historical style, and when it came her turn, Millie struck a strong pose. The intensity of her look struck McMath to be so like the character of Annabelle, that, when Pella's Angel was due for publication, McMath asked Millie for permission to use the photo. Happily for the author, she agreed! The historically accurate costume is the creation of the play's Costume Designer, Laurie Farnsworth.
MILLIE'S AUDITION TIPS: Through two short YouTube videos, Millie provides professional tips on Audition Techniques for commercial and television as well as theatrical auditions.
• THEATRICAL AUDITION TIPS
• FILM & COMMERCIAL AUDITIONS
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