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Kerri Maniscalco

Kingdom of the Wicked

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2020

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Essay Topics

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What elements of the fantasy, historical fiction, and romance genres are combined in this book? How do these elements contribute to the development of the plot and characters?

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Discuss the author’s choice to set the book in the late 19th century. What is significant about this period as it relates to the plot? How does this setting emphasize the novel’s themes?

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What feminist commentary does the author make, especially through the matrilineal structure of witch society? Why might the author choose a monastery rather than an abbey (a home for nuns) as the representation of the Catholic church in the story?

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