58 pages 1 hour read

Imbolo Mbue

Behold the Dreamers

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2016

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Essay Topics

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Discuss the historical setting, 2007-2008, years in which the US elected its first African-American president and during which the country suffered a financial crisis. How does the setting shape the plot and lives of the novel’s characters? 

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Cindy blames Clark’s absence as a father and husband for the unhappiness of the Edwards family. Do you agree with her? Support your answer with evidence from the novel. 

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Discuss the role of American Dream mythology on the characters. Based on the events of the novel, is the American dream still viable?

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