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Over Sea, Under Stone
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Essay Topics
How does Chapter 1 establish the basics of Simon, Jane, and Barney’s sibling relationship? How does this chapter introduce the unique quirts of the enigmatic Great-Uncle Merry? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.
How is Barney’s emotional journey depicted over the course of the story, and how does his role reflect the trappings of Arthurian legend? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.
How does the novel fit into (or subvert) the typical structure of a treasure hunt narrative? How does that structure mirror the protagonists’ emotional arcs? Use examples from the text to support your answer.
