Bring on the tough stuff - there’s not just one right answer.
- What event first sets off Antoine's feelings of "Nausea"? Why do you think this is?
- Do you think that getting back together with Anny would make Antoine happy? Why or why not?
- What does Antoine decide to do with his life at the end of this book? Is it a hopeful ending? Why or why not?
- How are the Self-Taught Man's beliefs different from Antoine's? Are they a worthwhile alternative? Why or why not?
- If Antoine doesn't believe in the existence of memory or personality, how does he tend to judge people? Is he any good at it?
- What does Anny mean when she says she's spent her life looking for "perfect moments"? How do these moments fit into Antoine's philosophy? Do they at all?
- Is Antoine socially irresponsible? Would he be better off if he stopped obsessing over himself and used his money to help others? Why or why not?
- Why was Antoine such a lousy boyfriend to Anny in the past? What was he not able to give her? Could he give it to her now?