57 pages 1 hour read

Nikki Erlick

The Measure

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022

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Essay Topics

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In The Measure, the question of faith comes up in several ways. How does Nikki Erlick explore the intersection of the strings and spirituality through the characters’ religion and faith?

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Discuss the question of what makes a family, in the context of the book. How does Erlick explore this issue, and what conclusions does the novel come to?

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Throughout the novel, various characters make leaps of faith in their journeys to find purpose and happiness despite the length of their strings. Choose three characters, and discuss their leaps of faith.