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Appetite for Innocence
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Essay Topics
Content Warning: This section of the guide includes discussion of mental illness, child death, and sexual violence.
How might the novel’s bifurcated “Then” and “Now” timeline reflect the experience of trauma survivors? Consider Berry’s decision to end the “Then” narrative at a certain point, rather than carrying it out to the end.
Examine the symbolic function of architecture and domestic space in Appetite for Innocence. Compare and contrast the upstairs and basement floors of Derek Hunt’s house with the Stevenson residence to support your answer.
How does the theme of The Long-Term Harm of Paternal Absence provide the psychological foundation for Sarah’s entire character arc? Compare and contrast Sarah’s behavior in the “Then” and “Now” timelines for evidence.
