51 pages 1 hour read

Lauren Groff

The Vaster Wilds

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2023

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Essay Topics

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The girl suffers under colonial power structures, but as a colonist, she is also a part of them. How does The Vaster Wilds contrast her sufferings with her role as a member of the imperial core?

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What effect does the girl’s lack of a name have on the book’s exploration of her character?

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What role does fear play in the narrative? Choosing at least one character in addition to the girl, analyze at least three different examples in which fear has a profound effect upon the events of the narrative.

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