Beck Dorey-Stein

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Overview

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Spectacular Things Summary and Study Guide

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Background

Spectacular Things Background

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Chapter Summaries & Analyses

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Part 1: “Opportunity: 2028” - Part 2: “Monomyth: 1989”

Epigraph–Part 2, Chapter 15

Spectacular Things Epigraph–Part 2, Chapter 15 Summary & Analysis

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Part 2: “Monomyth: 1989”

Part 2, Chapters 16-30

Spectacular Things Part 2, Chapters 16-30 Summary & Analysis

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Part 2, Chapters 31-45

Spectacular Things Part 2, Chapters 31-45 Summary & Analysis

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Part 2, Chapters 46-59

Spectacular Things Part 2, Chapters 46-59 Summary & Analysis

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Part 3: “Legacy: 2029”

Part 3–Epilogue

Spectacular Things Part 3–Epilogue Summary & Analysis

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Character Analysis

Spectacular Things Character Analysis

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Themes

Spectacular Things Themes

Symbols & Motifs

Spectacular Things Symbols & Motifs

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Important Quotes

Spectacular Things Important Quotes with Page Numbers

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Book Club Questions

Spectacular Things Book Club Questions