46 pages 1 hour read

Donna Tartt

The Goldfinch

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2013

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Essay Topics

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The language of The Goldfinch is both ample and luscious. Discuss the ways in which the language deepens your understanding of a core theme or motif of the novel.

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Theo encounters many parental figures throughout the novel. Choose two these figures, compare and contrast them, and discuss the ways in which they influence Theo. 

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Illegality and criminal activity figure heavily in The Goldfinch, from drugs to gambling to physical abuse. Choose two illegal activities and discuss how they shape your understanding of one or two characters.

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