Hidden Valley Road: Inside the Mind of an American Family Essay Topics & Writing Assignments

Robert Kolker
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 129 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Hidden Valley Road: Inside the Mind of an American Family Essay Topics & Writing Assignments

Robert Kolker
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 129 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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Essay Topic 1

Write an essay explaining the significance of the title of the book, Hidden Valley Road. How does the title reflect the Galvin family? How does the title reflect the book’s themes? How does the title’s meaning change over the course of the book?

Essay Topic 2

Schizophrenia devastates six of the Galvin sons, but it affects each of them differently. What similarities and what differences do the Galvins experience regarding their illness?

Essay Topic 3

Analyze the author’s choice to tell the story of the Galvin family through multiple perspectives. How does viewing the action through the eyes of different individuals affect the story? How would the book be different if the author used single perspective?

Essay Topic 4

What do you think the future has in store for Kate and Jack after the close of the book? Predict their futures based on not only their...

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