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Sylvia Nasar

A Beautiful Mind

Nonfiction | Biography | Adult | Published in 1998

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Essay Topics

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Dedication and determination are key aspects of Alicia Nash’s character. How does this shape her relationship with Nash both before and after his illness?

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As a child, Nash was obsessed with codes and patterns. How does this obsession manifest in a more extreme form when his mental health declines?

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When Nash first begins showing symptoms of schizophrenia, many associates do not realize that he is ill. What aspects of his personality lead them to this conclusion?