27 pages 54 minutes read

Kristen Roupenian

Cat Person

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2017

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Essay Topics

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How does Roupenian explore shame in the story? Who feels shame, under what conditions, and to what ends? Use examples from the text to support your argument.

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Why does Margot imagine a future boyfriend to tell this story to? What themes does this fantasy play into?

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Discuss the role of movies in the story. When do movies show up, who references them, and what purpose do they serve?