69 pages 2 hours read

Victor Lavalle

The Changeling: A Novel

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2017

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Essay Topics

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Analyze the significance of folklore, myths, and fairy tales in The Changeling. How do they contribute to plot, theme, and character development?

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Cal says that bad fairy tales focus on moral lessons while great fairy tales “[tell] the truth” (244). How does The Changeling place itself within the second category?

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Discuss how The Changeling draws attention to racial dynamics and immigration in the United States.

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