42 pages 1 hour read

Anthony Lewis

Gideon’s Trumpet

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1964

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Essay Topics

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Clarence Gideon is a complicated individual. With his trial becoming so notorious, how is Gideon portrayed as a sympathetic individual?

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Federalism becomes one of the most important discussions within the context of the case. How is this issue represented within the text?

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In a text filled with lawyers, how are the various attorneys portrayed? Are they a cohesive body or is there divided opinion among their ranks? What is their role in shaping US law?