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Essay Topic 1

Why do you think McBride chose to write this novel in verse? How does the style of the novel influence the reader's experience of understanding the characters and plot? Write an essay explaining your answers.

Essay Topic 2

What significance does McBride attach to the name, behavioral patterns, and symbolism of "Moth" and moths in the opening pages of the novel? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

How does McBride explain Moth's feeling of being an outsider, and of isolation, in Virginia? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 4

Write an essay analyzing McBride's use of extended metaphor throughout this novel, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 5

What specific topics, feelings, and/or aspects of...

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