Memories of the Ford Administration | Ideas for Group Discussions
Questions about the success of Updike's academic satire, the purpose of the historical chapters, and the comic portrayal of a midlife crisis, should provoke a stimulating discussion of Memories of the Ford Administration. Some evaluation of Updike's bold narrative strategy might also lead to a thoughtful study of the novel's design.
1. Why does Updike have Professor Clayton narrate Memories of the Ford Administration? How reliable is his account of contemporary events?
2. What comic framework is provided for the novel? How does Updike remind us that the book...
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