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• Techniques for Impact

  Poquette has a bachelor’s degree in English and specializes in writing about literature. In the following essay, Poquette discusses the techniques that Clarke employs in ‘‘‘If I Forget Thee, O Earth . . . ’’’ to give his bleak message more impact.

• Theme of Science Fiction

  Dupler has published numerous essays and has taught college English. In this essay, Dupler examines a prevalent theme of science fiction and its relationship to scientific knowledge.

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1. If I Forget Thee, O Earth . . .: Introduction
2. If I Forget Thee, O Earth . . .: Summary
3. If I Forget Thee, O Earth . . .: Arthur C. Clarke Biography
4. If I Forget Thee, O Earth . . .: Characters
5. If I Forget Thee, O Earth . . .: Themes
6. If I Forget Thee, O Earth . . .: Style
7. If I Forget Thee, O Earth . . .: Historical Context
8. If I Forget Thee, O Earth . . .: Critical Overview
9. If I Forget Thee, O Earth . . .: Essays and Criticism
   1. Techniques for Impact
   2. Theme of Science Fiction
10. If I Forget Thee, O Earth . . .: Compare and Contrast
11. If I Forget Thee, O Earth . . .: Topics for Further Study
12. If I Forget Thee, O Earth . . .: Media Adaptations
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