Outlander DIA Reread: Monsieur Forez, the Crow

There is something that is not right concerning Monsieur Forez. From the beginning, the reader can sense something different about him. Claire relates: . . . The nuns and orderlies seemed a bit in awe of Monsieur Forez; they never chaffed him or exchanged rude jokes, as they did with most of the other volunteer […]

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Outlander: How Book Symbolism is Transferred to the Screen

This post is related to the Outlander Panel Discussion that took place on April 5, 2016, “From Scotland to Paris.” I will demonstrate that the costume designer, Terry Dresbach, is worthy of an Emmy, and not just a nomination. During the panel discussion, Terry showed the fans her team’s creations/artwork.  The end product is the […]

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Outlander DIA Reread: St. Germain’s Role in the Attack Against Claire and Mary

This post will concentrate mostly on the Comte St. Germain. Few hours after the rape of Mary Hawkins and the attempt on Claire’s life, Jamie is holding a dinner and the guests include not only friends but also enemies. The unfriendly guests include Silas Hawkins, the Duke of Sandringham and St. Germain. The following comment […]

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Outlander DIA Reread: Raymond’s Ossuary as a Reference to the Dragonfly in Amber

Chapter 16 is a short but fascinating read. If all the details are taken into consideration, they hint to the fact that both Master Raymond and Claire are related. Furthermore, they reveal the identity of Master Raymond as an ancient Celt. There is also the incident associated with the bitter cascara. Who bought this substance? […]

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Outlander DIA Reread: Claire’s Miniature as a Reference to the Dragonfly in Amber

In Dragonfly in Amber, there is a scene in which Claire is dreaming of Frank giving a lecture (ch. 10). His topic is about the objects of vertu and the objects of use. This scene is a reference to the dragonfly in amber. According to the author, the dragonfly in amber is “a means of […]

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Outlander DIA Reread: Mary Hawkins as a Mirrored Version of Claire?

Note: This is analysis based on chapter 6, 7, 8 and 9. Jamie’s and Claire’s first encounter with Alexander Randall ends in a cliffhanger. Claire faints thinking that Alexander is Black Jack. Of course this is aggravated by Jamie recognizing Alexander also as Jonathan Randall. However, of interest is Claire’s description of Mary Hawkins. . […]

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Outlander DIA Reread: My Favourite Quotes and What They Foreshadow

Note: This post only includes passages from Chapters 6, 7, 8 and 9. Quotes / Passages “Jamie, you can’t hurt it. It’s no bigger than the tip of my finger yet.” . . . “You’re sure?” he asked. “I mean . . . I keep thinking he wouldna like being jounce about . . .” […]

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Outlander DIA Reread: Political Intrigue Hightlights

This post is just a summary of the political situation according to Jamie’s and Claire’s perspectives. This post will deal mostly with chapters 6, 7, 8 and 9. I have also included details about two characters who play in a way a political role, the Comte St. Germain and Silas Hawkins. The Political Situation at […]

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