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65 pages 2 hours read

Bad Monkey

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2013

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Essay Topics

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Compare and contrast Dr. Rosa Campesino and Bonnie Witt. What attracts Yancy to both women? What does Yancy’s interest in these women indicate about his character? What does their interest in Yancy indicate about theirs? Use specific examples to explain your response.

2.

Does Bad Monkey have any morally “good” characters? If so, who are they, and what qualities make them stand out? Why does the novel have so many morally ambiguous or flawed characters? What overarching message does this convey about society and morality? Use textual evidence to support your analysis.

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Identify the subplots in Bad Monkey. Do they enhance or detract from the main narrative? What is Hiaasen’s purpose in incorporating multiple subplots and characters into the overarching story? Use specific examples to support your analysis.

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