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Terry Pratchett

The Color of Magic

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1983

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Essay Topics

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Rincewind is an example of the picaro, or sympathetic scoundrel. How does he compare to other such protagonists—Huckleberry Finn or Don Quixote? Can you think of other picaresque stories or protagonists? How do they compare?

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How does Rincewind compare to more traditional fantasy heroes like Luke Skywalker (Star Wars) or Frodo Baggins (Lord of the Rings)? What might be the merit of a protagonist like Rincewind?

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Consider Pratchett’s use of subversion and satire. Choose one element from The Color of Magic and compare its treatment to a more conventional story (fantasy or otherwise).

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