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Essay Topic 1

Discuss the messages sent about the theme of appearance versus reality within Talking to Strangers.

Essay Topic 2

What ultimate message is Gladwell sending about the nature and value of compassion?

Essay Topic 3

Choose an object from Talking to Strangers, such as Montezuma's 1519 speech, the turn signal, or some other symbolic object and discuss its overall meaning and its connection to themes within the text.

Essay Topic 4

What message is Gladwell sending regarding the source of human flaws and unhappiness?

Essay Topic 5

Examine Gladwell’s use of characterization methods to portray himself within the narrative. What effects do these characterization methods have on the themes and messages inherent in Talking to Strangers?

Essay Topic 6

Discuss Gladwell's decision to include humor within the nonfiction text of Talking to Strangers. What purpose did Gladwell have in mind when including these instances of humor and how does the inclusion of...

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