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59 pages 1 hour read

Stephen Graham Jones

My Heart Is a Chainsaw

Stephen Graham JonesFiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021

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Essay Topics

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Analyze the concept of history in My Heart Is a Chainsaw. What is the value of learning about the past and why do characters try to cover up the past?

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Discuss the setting of the story in the town of Proofrock, Idaho. What are some of the significant locations in Proofrock? Why do you think Jones set this novel in a town like Proofrock?

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How do the “Slasher 101” interludes impact your understanding of the story and of Jade Daniels as a character? Why do you think Jones chose to write these sections as Jade’s history papers?

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