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Suzanne Young

The Program

Suzanne YoungFiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2013

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Essay Topics

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Mental illness is described in the novel as “the epidemic” causing high rates of teenage suicide. In what ways is this terminology problematic? Do you think Young uses this language to draw attention to the stigma surrounding mental illness? Why or why not?

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Describe the relationship between James and Sloane. What do they offer each other emotionally? Why does The Program want to keep them apart, even after they erase their memories?

3.

What is the significance of Liam’s conversation with Sloane before he dies? How does this conversation push Sloane toward fighting against The Program?

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