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The Last Unicorn

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1968

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Essay Topics

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The unicorn and Lady Amalthea could arguably be considered two separate characters. How are these characters alike? How are they different? Consider their motivations, their thoughts, and their fears.

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How does Schmendrick’s magic evolve throughout the novel? How does this impact the progression of the story?

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What is the significance of the story of Nikos and the unicorn he turned human? In what ways does it parallel the story of Schmendrick and the titular unicorn?

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