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Essay Topic 1

Describe the setting of Empire Falls. What is the significance of the river?

Essay Topic 2

The river becomes almost a character itself. Create a character sketch of the river complete with positive and negative characteristics.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the Empire Grill. What is its role in the community? Is it typical of establishments in small towns in America?

Essay Topic 4

Russo liberally uses humor in the story to both entertain and convey character. Cite at least two examples which you find especially humorous.

Essay Topic 5

Do a character sketch of Miles Roby including positive and negative characteristics. Why is Miles the protagonist in the story?

Essay Topic 6

Do a character sketch of Janine Roby including positive and negative characteristics. Why does Janine seem to vacillate between divorcing Miles or not.

Essay Topic 7

Describe Tick Roby. She seems amazingly well adjusted for her circumstances. What are her...

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