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70 pages 2 hours read

The Devil and the Dark Water

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020

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Essay Topics

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Identify one protagonist and one antagonist in the text. Explain how the protagonist is hindered by the antagonist, how (s)he changes throughout the course of the text, and how the antagonist facilitates that change.

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What is one theme in the text related to feminism? Trace the theme’s development throughout the text by referencing at least two other literary elements.

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Other than the battle with Old Tom, identify one external and one internal conflict in the text. Explain the two parts of each conflict and whether the conflicts are resolved. Identify one theme that is portrayed in the resolution or lack thereof.

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