35 pages • 1 hour read
Richard MathesonI Am Legend
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1954A 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
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Discuss the role that alcohol plays in Robert Neville’s life. How is it linked to his desire and loneliness?
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What role does the legend of the vampire play in I Am Legend? What is Neville’s relationship with the vampire, and how is this relationship distinct from those with the Undead and the infected?
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Neville struggles to find purpose in a life of isolation. Do you think studying scientific texts ultimately provides him with a purpose? Why or why not?
