51 pages 1 hour read

Ann Patchett

The Dutch House

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019

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Essay Topics

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Describe the fairy-tale elements in the plot and characters in the novel. How does Patchett both rely upon and write against the grain of Western fairy tales?

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Compare and contrast the mother-child relationships in the novel. How do women in the novel fail to fulfill or fulfill expectations for mothers? What are the consequences of their choices?

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Is Elna a saint, an incompetent mother, or both? Take a stance on this question, and use evidence from the novel to support your stance.

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