What emotions does the protagonist feel when he sees the island has changed?
Disappointment, sadness, confusion, and a sense of loss.
How is the island in *Yesterday Was Beautiful* similar to the guesthouse in *The Landlady*?
Both places seem peaceful at first but hide something dark.
Who is the protagonist of *Yesterday Was Beautiful* and what is he looking for?
A British pilot during WWII looking for a peaceful village.
What disappears in each story? How do the characters react?
The guests disappear in *The Landlady*, and the island's peace is lost in *Yesterday Was Beautiful*. Billy is naive, the pilot feels mournful.
What does the protagonist expect to find on the island and how does reality differ?
He expects a quiet beautiful place
Have you ever returned to a place that changed? How did it make you feel?
Answers may vary (I felt nostalgic or sad to see things changed).
What does the protagonist expect to find on the island and how does reality differ?
He expects a quiet beautiful place, but he finds a place destroyed by war.
What does the title *Yesterday Was Beautiful* suggest?
That something once beautiful is now lost
How does the story relate to the families of the disappeared in Argentina?
Just like the pilot, families in Argentina search for what was taken ”truth, identity, and loved ones.
Why is remembering the past important?
To honor those who were lost and prevent repeating history.
If you could preserve one memory forever what would it be and why?
Answers may vary (A special moment with family or friends).