49 pages • 1 hour read
William J. Lederer, Eugene BurdickThe Ugly American
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1958A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Essay Topics
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What do the authors portray as the greatest challenge America faces in Sarkhan?
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Much of the novel focuses on the “ugliness” of certain Americans. What characteristics constitute a “good” American in the story?
3.
According to the narrative, why do so many Americans allegedly change once they arrive in Southeast Asia?
