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Essay Topic 1

Discuss Paul's role within the events of the novel and explain how his character helps to further develop certain themes inherent in Kiely/Reynolds's piece.

Essay Topic 2

Examine the effects of stress on the novel's characters and the coping methods each character uses to deal with emotional turmoil. Which characters' methods are effective, which are ineffective, and how do these varying levels of efficiency affect the messages sent by All American Boys within the text?

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay examining how the text portrays the American Dream. Is there one American Dream or are there many different ones, according to Kiely/Reynolds? What is the text saying about the American dream in the twenty-first century?

Essay Topic 4

What messages are being sent about racial tensions in America in the novel All American Boys, and what actions does Kiely/Reynolds hope to provoke within the text...

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