51 pages 1 hour read

All Souls: A Family Story From Southie

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1999

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Essay Topics

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Analyze the book’s portrayal of Southie’s code of silence on both a personal and societal level.

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Examine the evolution of Michael’s grief and sense of abandonment as the narrative progresses. How does he overcome the tragedies of his past?

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Analyze the book’s juxtaposition of Michael’s adult activist efforts with his recollections of his childhood. How does his current mindset recontextualize the tragedies of his past?

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