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52 pages 1 hour read

Michael Crichton

The Great Train Robbery

Michael CrichtonFiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1975

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Essay Topics

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Crichton creates many fictional documents and experts in The Great Train Robbery. Focusing on at least three specific examples, analyze how the inclusion of such “sources” alters the tone and thrust of the narrative.

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Compare and contrast Miriam and Elizabeth Trent. How do they conform to Victorian ideas about women, and how do they defy such conventions?

3.

In what ways does Crichton portray Pierce in a positive light while simultaneously making him an unsympathetic character? Use specific examples from the text to support your analysis.

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