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What is the theme of "Good People" by David Foster Wallace?

Compare and contrast Lydia Davis's "The Caterpillar" and David Foster Wallace's "Incarnations of Burned Children." Support your answer by quoting from the texts.

In “Everything Is Green” by David Foster Wallace, find an example of how water and sunlight are used in the story to support the symbol of greenness as the vibrant, life-affirming choice Mitch makes to embrace his love for Mayfly.

Why is the story entitled "The Devil Is a Busy Man"? Offer one quoted passage from the story to support your interpretation.

Identify and discuss the effective use of story and plot in "Incarnations of Burned Children" by David Foster Wallace, and in some detail, explain how that element contributes to establishing the central theme of the work as a whole.

What can we make of the title of "Good People" by David Foster Wallace?

How would you describe the style in which this story ("Good People" by David Foster Wallace) is written? How does the style serve the story?

Was David Foster Wallace a postmodern author? 

What is David Foster Wallace's short story "Good Old Neon" about?

Please help me come up with a thesis statement for an argumentative essay on the main themes of "Good People" by David Foster Wallace.