37 pages 1 hour read

Richard Bach

Illusions: The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1977

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Essay Topics

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What themes, symbols, and motifs does this novel share with its predecessor, Jonathan Livingston Seagull? In what ways do the two novels differ? Use evidence from both texts to support your response.

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Both Richard and Don are characterized as average American men. How does this influence the themes and philosophies of the novel?

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What motivates Don to say what he knows? Why is it important for both messiahs to tell their truths and teachings?

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