The novel critiques New England "old money" culture for its inherent racism and elitism. 🧚 Literary Devices We Were Liars | School Library Journal
An academic or literary paper on ( We Were Liars ) by E. Lockhart typically focuses on how the protagonist, Cadence, uses storytelling to survive trauma. Key themes for your paper include: 🧠 Trauma and Memory YalancД±lar – E. Lockhart –
The Sinclair family motto ("silence is a protective coating over pain") represents their refusal to handle loss directly. 🏰 Wealth and Privilege The novel critiques New England "old money" culture
Analysis often explores the "unearned privilege" of the aunts, who are well-educated yet entirely dependent on their father's wealth. Yalancılar – E. Lockhart –