The following paper topics are designed to test your understanding of the novel as a whole and analyze important themes and literary devices. Following each question is a sample outline to help you get started.
- Topic #1
Compare and contrast Claudia and Pecola in terms of their ability to fight injustice. How does this ability affect them later in the novel?
Outline
I. Thesis Statement: Pecola and Claudia both live in a cruel world that does not allow innocence in children. Their survival in such a world depends upon...
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