36 pages 1 hour read

Władysław Szpilman

The Pianist

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1946

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Essay Topics

1.

In what ways does the author use vivid imagery and figurative language to deepen the memoir’s central themes?

2.

Examine the ways in which Władysław and two other characters of your choice compare and contrast. How do these similarities and differences underscore central themes of the memoir?

3.

This memoir has a pronounced narrative voice. Discuss the ways in which this voice informs your reading of the text.