Missoula: Rape and the Justice System in a College Town

Analyze how Jon Krakauer uses narrative structure in Missoula to build tension and convey the complexities of sexual assault cases. How does the organization of the book enhance the reader’s understanding of the cultural and institutional failures in Missoula?

Discuss the role of the University of Montana football team in Missoula and how Krakauer uses it to explore themes of power, privilege, and accountability. How does the team’s status within the community impact the handling of sexual assault allegations?

Explore the use of literary devices such as foreshadowing, flashbacks, and tone in Missoula. How do these techniques contribute to the development of the book’s central themes and the portrayal of key events?