The Mist

David and Brent enjoy an antagonist relationship. How does their old dispute about property lines lead to their disagreements in the supermarket?

The mist brings strange terrors to a small town. In what way does the mist represent the dangers of the unknown?

The people trapped in the supermarket are desperate for an explanation when none is available. How is this vacuum of information filled by opportunistic people?

When faced with monsters in the mist, many people turn to alcohol. How do these people use alcohol to deal with the danger of their situation?

Do you believe that the ending of The Mist offers hope of survival for the characters? Is David lying to himself?

At the end of the novel, David reveals that he is writing the story to share with the world. To what extent can his story be considered a confession?

For most of the novel, David avoids confronting the likely truth about his wife’s death. How does Steff’s fate dictate David’s behavior?

Throughout the novel, Ollie Weeks grows as a character, eventually becoming a key figure in David’s escape. How does the mild-mannered assistant store manager react to the pressure of the situation?