59 pages 1 hour read

Jeff Zentner

The Serpent King

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2016

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Essay Topics

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How do the scenes in which Dill remembers his childhood inform his character? Analyze three examples.

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Analyze the character of Dill Sr. through the conversations he has with his son. Supply quotes and discuss their significance.

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“When I thought I’d become you, I hated you so much. I was less afraid to die than to become you. But now that I know I’ll never be you, I can finally feel sorry for you.” Analyze Dill’s final words to his father. Why was he afraid of becoming his father, and why does he now pity him?