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The Confessions of Nat Turner
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Why do you think Nat planned this rebellion? Consider the multiple stories that Nat tells about his personal development and refer to at least three moments that seem to form his motivation for rebellion.
The Confessions of Nat Turner fades into and out of the present tense. Why does Styron avoid telling this narrative in a linear style? In other words, what is the role of memory in the novel?
Sexuality plays a significant role in Nat’s development. What does Nat learn from his desire? How does it shape, or disrupt, his worldview?
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