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The Talisman
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Why is it significant that Jack does not have a Twinner?
What is the purpose of the Sloat interlude scenes?
What role does religion play in the story?
Why does Richard give up on fantasy as a child? How does this relate to the novel’s portrayal of religion overall?
Discuss the significance of fiction in the novel. How does this affect your understanding of the novel’s themes?
What does it mean that the Talisman is the nexus of all possible worlds?
Why does Morgan Sloat want Lily to die? How does this reflect the novel’s portrayal of good and evil?
Discuss the relationship between Jack and Richard. How do they benefit and complement each other?
Why is the railroad important in both worlds? What does the railroad symbolize?
Why does Jack say that real life is always more boring than stories? How is this opinion challenged in the story?
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