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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Styron compares the theories about depression to the theories about what?
2. What effect does the failure of medicines to act quickly have on the depressed person?
3. Who does Styron compare his psychiatrist to?
4. What sort of people does Styron say is more prone to depression?
5. What events led to Abraham Lincoln suffering depression and even attempting suicide?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The difference between an autobiography and a memoir is that the memoir is about a specific topic or time span in the author's life. An autobiography is similar, but usually takes a more global look at the writer's life, including background information that leads up to the point in time of the events being examined. Discuss how Darkness Visible is a memoir, but has some characteristics of autobiography. Defend your idea of whether the work is a memoir or more of an autobiography. Use examples from the book to prove your position.
Essay Topic 2
Discuss Styron' s quote from his book, "A great book should leave you with many experiences, and slightly exhausted. You should live several lives while reading it." If this statement is indeed true, did Styron fulfill that quote? Explain why or why not. Do you agree with this quote? Give examples pinpointing the point from the book.
Essay Topic 3
Styron's book and its subject becomes quite dark and depressing at times. Also, it is difficult because of the symbolism and the difficult language used. Yet it is considered a classic, worthy of being taught in a high school class. Why is this? What about this subject makes it relative to people today? What about the book makes it an excellent memoir? What comprises the beauty in the book?
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