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The Short and Tragic Life of Robert Peace: A Brilliant Young Man Who Left Newark for the Ivy League
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Essay Topics
How does Jeff Hobbs’s role as Rob’s white college friend shape the memoir? Do you think his perspective adds or detract from the book’s impact? Explain why.
To what extent does education serve as a pathway to opportunity for Rob Peace? How do the contrasting worlds of Yale and Newark contribute to his struggles after graduation?
How do Rob’s relationships with his friends and family influence his life decisions? Focus your answer on any two people who you believe have the most impact on Rob.
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