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Demon Copperhead
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Essay Topics
What is the importance of nicknames in this novel? Why don’t characters go by their given names?
How would you characterize Demon’s personality? How does this personality add to or detract from his narration?
Explain the significance of the circumstances surrounding Demon’s birth. What makes it momentous?
Of all Demon’s antagonists, who do you think was the worst to him? Explain your reasoning.
Why are men the central antagonists in this novel? Explain your reasoning.
How does Demon change in his relationship with Dori? How does the relationship affect his character development? What message does Kingsolver communicate through this relationship?
Demon Copperhead exposes some of the systemic problems in Appalachia while seeking to rescue the state from its poor nationwide reputation. How does Kingsolver subvert stereotypes of rural America? In what ways does this drive the narrative?
Demon Copperhead is a bildungsroman. Analyze how the titular character changes over the course of the novel.
How does Kingsolver use David Copperfield as a blueprint for her retelling? What does this parallelism add to the themes and characters in Demon Copperhead?
Write an epilogue for Demon. Picture him in five years. What is his life like? Write your epilogue from his point of view.
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