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Analyze the use of literary and scientific references, such as Medea, In Cold Blood, On Hysteria, Sherlock Holmes, and quotes from Milton and Freud. What purpose do these references serve? Support your answer with textual evidence.

Ben believes “the mind is more powerful than the brain” and that science has “ignored the idea of the mind and concentrated so narrowly on fixing the brain” (87). What do you think Ben means and why? Compare and contrast the term “mind” versus “brain” in the novel. Cite textual evidence to support your answer.

Analyze a symbol, motif, or theme not described in this guide. If a symbol, what does it represent and why? If a theme, how is it presented, and what is the implication of this message? Cite textual evidence to support your answer.