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Tom Wolfe

The Bonfire of the Vanities

Tom WolfeFiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1987

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Essay Topics

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How does Tom Wolfe use the concept of “the bonfire of the vanities” as a thematic framework in the novel? Use examples from the text in your response.

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Discuss the treatment of women characters in the novel, including Maria Ruskin and Judy McCoy. How does their depiction differ from that of the main male characters?

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What is the role of media and journalism in the novel? How does media shape public perception and influence legal outcomes?

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