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A Touch of Darkness
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Essay Topics
Describe how love, worship, and power are similar and different within the novel. Which one of these does Persephone gain first? Second? Last? Do the conflict with or complement each other?
Do you think Persephone would have found her magic if Hades had not made a contract with her? Why or why not?
How does Persephone’s view of Hades change throughout the novel? What contributes to this change? How does this compare to the way Hades views himself?
What are the different types of power present in A Touch of Darkness? How does the novel critique power or establish parameters for its use?
What role does destiny play in this novel? Discuss questions of free will and fate among mortals and immortals.
Hades is known for making deals with mortals to try to change their fates. Is he right to do so? Is his method appropriate? How do his methods develop throughout the novel?
. In what ways does Persephone rebel against her mother? How does this fit with her becoming powerful?
Describe why the author may have chosen a modern time period for this novel. What is gained by having it be set in the present day? How are the classical myths changed or updated for a contemporary audience?
Why is it significant that Persephone is a young goddess? How does her youth impact the story?
Find a version of the original Hades and Persephone myth from a reputable source. Compare and contrast the original myth with its portrayal in A Touch of Darkness.
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