Flowers in the Attic Discussion Questions

Okay, the book club meeting was weeks ago, but here are some questions to ponder just for fun. Please post a reply if you are so inspired! (Have some Boone's Farm first for inspiration!)

1. Do you think it is realistic that the children stayed in the attic so long without trying to escape? Why or why not? What were their motivations?
2. What was their mother's original intentions when she first brought them to the attic? Did she always plan to hide them there for years?
3. Did their mother ever love them? If so, how and why did her feelings change?
4. What did you think of the family's attitudes toward sexuality? Was it appropriate that Chris and Cathy saw each other naked in pre-attic times?
5. Did Chris suffer from an Oedipus complex?
6. What did you think of the incest incident? Was it realistic?
7. If you had to be locked up in an attic for years, what and who would you want to take with you?
8. Why is this book so popular with jr. high girls?
9. This book is often marketed as horror. Do you agree with that classification? Why?
10. What is your favorite white trash food? Beverage?