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Essay Topic 1

What a reader knows about events and characters is determined by the point of view in a book. What is the point of view in The Last Cuentista? How does the point of view influence what readers know about events and characters, especially Petra? How does it help readers connect with and understand characters?

Essay Topic 2

Euphemisms are words or statements that are used instead of profanity or an offensive term. What are some examples of euphemisms used in The Last Cuentista? Why are euphemisms like “purge” used instead of saying someone is killed?

Essay Topic 3

Metaphors and similes are figures of speech that are used to make comparisons between things. Metaphors seem to imply an equal comparison, while similes seem to imply a similarity between two things. Does Higuera use more metaphors or similes in The Last Cuentista? How does the use of metaphors or...

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