67 pages 2 hours read

Margaret Atwood

Cat's Eye

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1988

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Essay Topics

1.

As a coming-of-age novel, Cat’s Eye explores many influences on Elaine’s development. What does the novel depict as most important in the formation of Elaine’s identity?

2.

Choose one of Elaine’s paintings and explore what it represents in the context of the novel.

3.

The novel frequently mentions twins. Explore the similarities and differences between Elaine and Cordelia with the idea of twins in mind.