43 pages 1 hour read

Chris Gardner

The Pursuit of Happyness

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2006

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Essay Topics

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How does Gardner use the five senses to bring his joys, sorrows and inspirations to life in his book?

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Explore how the ambitions and desires of the female characters in Gardner’s life are thwarted. In what ways does the text imply that it is more difficult for women to break the poverty cycle?

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How do the conflicting desires for control and exploration play out in Gardner’s life story?