62 pages 2 hours read

Percival Everett

Erasure

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2001

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Essay Topics

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Erasure includes several forms of the written word, including reviews, letters, notes, and even another novel within it. Pick any three of these metafictional elements and analyze how they enhance the themes of Erasure.

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What is Monk’s source of distress at the beginning of the novel? How does the source of his distress change as the novel progresses?

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Describe Monk’s relationship to his family. Why are familial relations central in his journey as a character?

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