69 pages • 2 hours read
Sherman AlexieIndian Killer
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1996A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Essay Topics
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In what ways does Father Duncan represent John’s own internal conflicts, and how does he come to symbolize the possibility of resolution and wholeness?
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How does Alexie use unreliable viewpoints and the blurring of dream and reality to reflect both mental health issues and the possibility of a more magical or spiritual explanation for the murders?
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Marie is highly critical of Mather’s position and approach to Native American Studies. What are the key aspects of her critique, and to what degree is her perspective valid?
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