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Essay Topic 1

Why do you think McCarthy chose the title Remainder for this book? What do you think McCarthy intends the title to mean to the reader? Write an essay explaining your answers.

Essay Topic 2

What is the symbolism of the crack in the wall that the narrator becomes obsessed with after encountering it at the party early in the novel? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

Why do you think the narrator chooses not to tell Greg and Catherine the true sum that he has received in compensation for his accident at the beginning of the novel? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 4

How does the narrator's receipt of the 8 million pounds in compensation affect his closest personal relationships in his...

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