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Misery
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Essay Topics
What is the significance of the novel's opening words?
Identify and discuss three different instances of 'the gotta' in Misery.
Why does Paul despise his character, Misery, so much? What is the difference, in Paul's mind, between a popular writer and a serious writer?
What makes Annie so frightening to Paul, even before he finds out about the murders she likely committed?
What might Stephen King be saying about the writing process? What about the relationship between author and reader?
Why does Annie insist on Misery's Return being fair?
King depicts various kinds of entrapment throughout Misery. Identify three and discuss their significance.
What is the purpose of including excerpts from Misery's Return in the novel?
How does Stephen King make Annie Wilkes into a villain? Discuss Annie's psychological condition.
Each of Misery's four sections has a title: Annie, Misery, Paul, and Goddess. Why did King choose these titles to go with these sections?
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