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Essay Topic 1

Point of view in a novel determines how readers view the story and the characters in a story. What is the point of view in the novel? How does telling the story from Greg’s point of view determine how readers view the story and characters?

Essay Topic 2

The book is illustrated. How do the illustrations enhance the text? What details do they provide that are not provided by text? Would the story be more difficult to understand without the illustrations? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

The novel takes place in Greg’s home, town, and school. Is the setting a neutral background, not important to the novel, or does the setting take on the role of a character? Does the setting influence the mood of the book?

Essay Topic 4

Rowley goes to church with the Heffleys. Why does Greg think that Rowley does not go to church...

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