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The Last Lecture
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Chapter Summaries & Analyses
Section 1, Chapters 1-3
Section 2, Chapters 4-5
Section 2, Chapters 6-7
Section 2, Chapters 8-11
Section 3, Chapters 12-15
Section 3, Chapters 16-19
Section 3, Chapters 20-22
Section 4, Chapters 23-24
Section 4, Chapters 25-27
Section 5, Chapters 28-31
Section 5, Chapters 32-34
Section 5, Chapters 35-37
Section 5, Chapters 38-40
Section 5, Chapters 41-45
Section 5, Chapters 46-50
Section 5, Chapters 51-55
Section 5, Chapters 56-58
Section 6, Chapters 59-61
Key Figures
Themes
Symbols & Motifs
Important Quotes
Essay Topics
Essay Topics
Pausch had a few mentors in his life. What qualities did Pausch see in them that helped him in his life?
What is a “head fake”? What other sports analogies does Pausch use to illustrate life strategies, and how did they help him in his life?
How did Pausch’s parents inspire him in his life? What qualities did he inherit from them?
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