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Dav Pilkey

Captain Underpants

Fiction | Graphic Novel/Book | Middle Grade | Published in 1997

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Essay Topics

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How does Mr. Krupp conform to the stereotype of a villainous and antagonistic adult? Does he break this stereotype in any way?

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How does Pilkey characterize George and Harold? Is the reader supposed to forgive them for their disruptive pranks?

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How is toilet humor used to elicit amusement in readers? How does this kind of humor align with Pilkey’s belief in the importance of mischief and silliness?

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