53 pages 1 hour read

Kent Haruf

Our Souls At Night

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2015

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Essay Topics

1.

How does Louis’s and Addie’s sensitivity toward outside opinions change over the course of the novel? Cite examples to support your answer.

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What role does the setting play in the events of this story? How might this story be different if set in a larger city?

3.

Compare the novel to the 2017 film version. What changes did the filmmakers make to the story? How do you think the story translates to film?