How did Irène Némirovsky’s status as a “stateless” Jewish woman and outsider influence her approach to her subject matter in Suite Française? You should consider the notable absence of Jewish people and the depictions of collaboration and outsiders in your answer.

Compare the settings of the two novels in the Suite. What does each setting contribute to the overall story?

Do a close reading of Némirovsky’s depiction of the Péricand family. What is their function in the novel? How are they similar to and different from other characters?