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John Steinbeck

The Winter Of Our Discontent

John SteinbeckFiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1961

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Essay Topics

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How is Shakespeare’s play, Richard III, significant to the novel? What are the similarities and differences between Ethan and Richard?

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What is the central conflict between Ethan and his wife Mary? How is this conflict resolved? What does this conflict reveal about relationships and people in general?

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How does Ethan’s first-person narrative guide the reader through Steinbeck’s exploration of philosophy and morality? Use three examples from the text to support your analysis.

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