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Marley and Me: Life and Love with the World’s Worst Dog

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2005

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Essay Topics

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What expectations do John and Jenny have when they decide to get a dog? What are these expectations based upon, and what are some of the early signs that those expectations may be disappointed?

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How does Marley’s role in the family evolve throughout the story?

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Who is responsible for Marley’s behavior? Are John and Jenny weak-willed masters, or is Marley an untreatable case?

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