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49 pages 1 hour read

Carl Hiaasen

Squirm

Carl HiaasenFiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2018

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Essay Topics

1.

The book’s title, Squirm, may refer to more than the motion of a snake. Think of three situations in which different characters might be made to “squirm,” and explain the various implied meanings that this word might have throughout the novel. Use specific examples to support your opinion.

2.

How do eagles function as a practical device to move the plot forward? Discuss which characters are most affected by the species and why.

3.

The novel sets up multiple situations in which certain individuals are forced to take the law into their own hands. Give several examples in which the authorities are either unavailable or unwilling to act to save those who can’t save themselves. 

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