42 pages 1 hour read

Elizabeth Berg

The Story of Arthur Truluv

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2017

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Essay Topics

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The novel’s narration shifts between Arthur, Lucille, and Maddy. How does this stylistic choice affect the presentation and understanding of each character?

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Maddy is bullied by her peers, an experience that many young people can relate to. She finds little support or recourse for stopping it and, as a result, regularly skips school to escape it. Who could or should be held responsible for Maddy’s situation? What adults or systems bear responsibility for the continued bullying and lack of intervention?

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A talented photographer, Maddy is artistic and enjoys poetry. What function does this interest serve in the novel?

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