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Compare Zuckerman to Roth

Give students an opportunity to conduct research on Philip Roth's ongoing character, Nathan Zuckerman, and write a comparative analysis of the author and his protagonist.

Different Perspective

Taking one of the other characters in the novel--i.e. that of Olga, Sisovsky, Bolotki, etc.--and rewrite the events of one story the narrator relates from this perspective. How does this reflect the truth of the protagonist?

Dr. Phil Analysis

Imagine the protagonist on the Dr. Phil Show. How would Dr. Phil respond to the narrator? Write this response down in "Dr. Phil terms."

Zuckerman in Other Works

Give students an opportunity to read one of Roth's other novels which features Zuckerman as the protagonist. What new information did they learn of the hero?

Stand-Up Comedy

It has been noted in reviews and analysis that Roth's style of writing resembles that of the comedian Lenny Bruce...

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