64 pages • 2-hour read
The Lincoln Lawyer
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Essay Topics
Why does the novel contrast innocence and evil, instead of guilt and innocence?
Mick describes the legal system as a machine and argues that his clients are often victims of the machine. Do you agree with his assessment? Why or why not?
Why at first did Roulet seem innocent and Jesus guilty? How did race or class play into these initial perceptions?
How does Mick manipulate the truth to help his clients? Is this wrong? Cite specific examples and explain your reasoning.
Judge Fullbright tells the prosecutor Ted Minton that it doesn’t matter if Mick was behaving inappropriately because the state must be above corruption and acquits Roulet. Is she right that the DA should be held to different standards than the defense? Why or why not?
How does Mick’s deceased father influence him? How does he emulate his father, and what does he do differently?
The plot of the novel hinges on revealing Mary Windsor as Levin’s killer at the last possible moment, but there were hints along the way. Analyze the foreshadowing that gave her away.
Why does Mick love rap music? How does it influence his behavior?
Does Mick, a self-described sleazy lawyer, have a moral code? What are his convictions? What does he care about and whom does he want to protect?
How does the setting of the novel (Los Angeles) affect the story? What does the novel demonstrate about class, race, and justice in L.A.?
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