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Władysław Szpilman

The Pianist

Władysław SzpilmanNonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1946

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Essay Topics

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In what ways does the author use vivid imagery and figurative language to deepen the memoir’s central themes?

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Examine the ways in which Władysław and two other characters of your choice compare and contrast. How do these similarities and differences underscore central themes of the memoir?

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This memoir has a pronounced narrative voice. Discuss the ways in which this voice informs your reading of the text.

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