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Essay Topic 1

Jade's mother knows her daughter is a talented artist but has opinions about whether or not Jade might pursue it as a career. She emphasizes that Jade is also "book smart." Explain Jade's mother's reaction to people complimenting her daughter's artistic abilities and explain what her reaction reveals about her own characterization.

Essay Topic 2

Piecing Me Together is told through Jade's point of view. Analyze the author's choice to tell the story from her unique first-person perspective. How does Jade's point of view affect the plot of the novel? How does viewing the world through Jade's eyes help readers think about society at large?

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay analyzing the term "artist" as described through Jade's perspective. How does Jade's relationship with language and art help define who she is and what she wants to do in life?

Essay Topic 4

As the novel progresses, Jade's...

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