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48 pages 1 hour read

Helen Fielding

Bridget Jones's Diary

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1996

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Essay Topics

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Analyze the novel’s extensive references to sexism and body-shaming. Does the overall arc of the story indict or validate such tactics? Use textual evidence to support your argument.

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Does Bridget achieve her quest for personal fulfillment at the novel’s conclusion, or does she settle for a mere approximation of her initial goals? Use examples from the text to support your interpretation.

3.

Because the story is told exclusively from Bridget’s point of view, the plot is shaped by her misunderstandings. How might the story change if it also included first-person descriptions of Mark’s perspective?

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