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53 pages • 1 hour read

Without Merit

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2017

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Essay Topics

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Consider the unique character names and the act of naming children or pets in Without Merit. What significance do the names Honor, Merit, and Luck carry for these characters? Sagan was given his mother’s maiden name, and Moby wants to name his puppy Dick in an innocent connection to the fictional character. How do Colleen Hoover’s characters try to influence their children or dependents through the names they assign?

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Why do you think Hoover gave Vicky and Victoria the same name? At times, these characters seem like complete opposites, but in what ways are they similar?

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How does the small-town setting of Sulphur Springs influence the novel and the characters’ actions? In what ways is Sulphur Springs a safe haven for the family?

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