Moses, Man of the Mountain

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1939

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Background

Chapter Summaries & Analyses

Author’s Introduction-Chapter 9

Chapters 10-19

Chapters 20-30

Chapters 31-40

Character Analysis

Themes

Symbols & Motifs

Important Quotes

Essay Topics

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Discussion Questions

Essay Topics

Explore the use of storytelling within the narrative of Moses, Man of the Mountain. How do the novel’s structure reflect the importance of stories and storytelling within the narrative?

Identify and explain the significance of Hurston’s deviations from the traditional Moses narrative. How and why does Hurston subvert the biblical story of Moses? What is the effect of these changes? Cite specific examples from the text to support your argument.

Explore the role of female characters such as Jochebed, Zipporah, and Miriam in the narrative. What does Hurston’s depiction of these women suggest about the role of women in the constant struggle for freedom?