54 pages 1 hour read

Jack Kerouac

On the Road

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1955

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Essay Topics

1.

The foundation of On the Road is the friendship between Sal and Dean. To what extent is this friendship doomed from the outset? 

2.

Throughout the novel, male characters marginalize women, valuing friendships with each other over their romantic endeavors. Which female character has the most profound influence on the narrative?

3.

Cars are an important symbol of freedom and opportunity. How do the characters express themselves through their interaction with motor vehicles?