Jan 1, 2010

Jazz | Suggested Essay Topics

Part 1
1. Violet was not always crazy. Compare and contrast Violet as a young woman with how she behaves in the beginning of the novel.

2. The New York City setting plays an important role in the novel. Choose two characters and discuss the impact the city has on their lives.

3. Alice Manfred gives Violet a photograph of her niece Dorcas. In your opinion, does placing the photo on the mantlepiece make the situation better or worse?

Part 2
1. Was Joe and Dorcas’ relationship doomed from the start?

2. Joe and Dorcas were able to share...