63 pages 2 hours read

Breaking Dawn

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2008

A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.

Essay Topics

1.

Identify one internal and one external conflict in the novel related to Bella. What rhetorical devices does Meyer use to resolve them? How does their resolution—or lack thereof—develop Bella as a character?

2.

Consider Meyer’s engagement with archetypical gender roles and expectations in Breaking Dawn. How do Bella and Edward challenge or conform to these traditional gender norms in their relationship?

3.

Discuss which character contributes most to Bella’s newfound strength and courage in the novel. How does this character contribute to the novel’s thematic exploration of The Importance of Family and Friendship? Cite specific examples from the text to support your argument.

blurred text
blurred text
blurred text
Unlock Icon

Unlock all 63 pages of this Study Guide

Get in-depth, chapter-by-chapter summaries and analysis from our literary experts.

  • Grasp challenging concepts with clear, comprehensive explanations
  • Revisit key plot points and ideas without rereading the book
  • Share impressive insights in classes and book clubs