Sardonic
A cynical or mocking tone of voice/humor
Sanctimonious
A sanctimonious person is someone who adopts a 'holier-than-thou' and superior attitude towards others
The Mennonites
A branch of Christian Anabaptism committed to pacifism. Mennonites can be found all over the world, but particularly in countries such as Canada and the United States of America
Bewilder
Puzzle or confuse
Subversive
Adjective used to describe an action or idea that goes against the status quo and undermines something
Coming-of-age novel
A novel that deals explicitly with the process of becoming an adult. 'A Complicated Kindness' is a coming-of-age novel
First person narration
A form of narration where the narrator addresses the reader as 'I' or 'me'
Fundamentalist (religion)
A form of religious belief that allows for no deviation from what teachings tell its followers. Fundamentalists see the world in black and white only
