Bastard Out of Carolina | Suggested Essay Topics

Chapters 1-6
1. Compare and contrast the Waddell and Boatwright families. How do they differ in respect to economic class? What do the families think of one another?

2. Compare and contrast how Glen Waddell changes after his baby is stillborn. Do you think Glen is a bad person, or that he is just incapable of dealing with the death of his son?

Chapters 7-11
1. Bone becomes interested in gospel music and religion. Do you think she is really religious? How do the Boatwrights react to Bone’s religious conversations? Use examples...


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