97 pages 3 hours read

Louise Erdrich

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Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1988

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Essay Topics

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How do Nanapush’s chapters differ from Pauline’s chapters? Compare and contrast the ways in which each narrator addresses the reader. To whom does Nanapush direct his story? What audience does Pauline address? Explain.

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What role does Fleur play in the novel? She does not speak for herself; instead, two narrators reveal her life story. How does this method of narration affect how the reader sees Fleur? Explain.

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Is Eli Kashpaw a worthy husband for Fleur? Why or why not? Explain Eli’s character in terms of his relationship with Fleur.

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