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Once Upon a Time in Hollywood: A Novel

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021

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Essay Topics

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Watch the film Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and compare it to the novel. In what ways do the film and the novel differ? Does the novel provide insight into characters that aren’t in the movie? Elaborate, referencing specific scenes in both.

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Describe Sharon Tate’s role in the novel. Why isn’t Sharon more of a main character? Does her infrequent presence in the novel lead to her being a more sympathetic character? Cite excerpts from the text to support your view.

3.

Discuss Rick and Cliff’s relationship. In what ways does Cliff’s character bring out different aspects of Rick’s character and vice versa? Reference specific instances that highlight this dynamic.

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