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1) Did this chapter change your view of Jennet Humfrye?​

2) Why do you think Susan Hill chose to end the novel in this way?

3) One of Susan Hill's beliefs was:​ 'I think that ghost stories have to have a point beyond frightening. It's all very well to be frightened, but there has to be a point.' ​

Do you think The Woman in Black has a 'point beyond frightening'? If so, what is it?

Why do you think people read ghost stories?​

Given what you know about ghost stories, do you think The Woman in Black is a good example of this genre?​

Write a detailed paragraph in response to the following question: 'Susan Hill wants her readers to be horrified by Jennet Humfrye, not to sympathise with her.'

To what extent do you agree with this opinion? Explain your views, using evidence from the novel. Remember to analyse linguistic and structural features, as well as interesting word choices.