61 pages 2 hours read

Irvine Welsh

Trainspotting

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1993

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Essay Topics

1.

The book is divided into seven larger sections: Kicking; Relapsing; Kicking Again; Blowing It; Exile; Home; Exit. Explain the relevance of these titles by choosing one and analyzing its significance in relation to the content of the chapters it encompasses.

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How does dark humor impact the book’s message? What would be the result of a straight delivery without the humorous elements? Use an example.

3.

The topic of class recurs throughout the narrative. Choose an example of an instance in which a Skag Boy confronts class issues head on and provide a brief analysis.

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