34 pages 1 hour read

Colson Whitehead

Apex Hides the Hurt

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2006

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Essay Topics

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Why did the protagonist choose the name Struggle? What motivated his decision?

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Each council member represents a different perspective on the town’s name. Compare and contrast their reasons for wanting the names they do.

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It is clearly unrealistic that the protagonist was unaware of his toe’s state. What function does this surrealistic scenario play in the novel?

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