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Octavia E. ButlerA modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Use these essay questions as writing and critical thinking exercises for all levels of writers, and to build their literary analysis skills by requiring textual references throughout the essay.
Scaffolded/Short-Answer Essay Questions
Student Prompt: Write a short (1-3 paragraph) response using one of the below bulleted outlines. Cite details from the play over the course of your response that serve as examples and support.
1. Patriarchal values and polygamous relationships are a form of control and financial power in Butler’s dystopian future.
2. Consider the fluidity of God and the myriad interpretations of this deity in Lauren’s community.
3. Consider the role of the public entities, such as the police department and the fire brigade, in helping people in Lauren’s community.
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