45 pages 1 hour read

Nalo Hopkinson

Midnight Robber

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2000

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Essay Topics

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How is masquerade a part of identity formation for Tan-Tan? In other words, how does the Robber Queen masque help Tan-Tan form her identity?

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How do elements like settings or characters transform when included in myths? How do the anansi stories differ from the main narrative?

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How does Midnight Robber engage with issues from the institution of slavery?