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49 pages 1 hour read

T. Kingfisher

A House With Good Bones

T. KingfisherFiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2023

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Essay Topics

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What is Southern Gothic literature and how does A House with Good Bones fit within this genre? Does it differ in significant ways? Explain using examples from the text.

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This novel borrows liberally from fairy tales. In what ways does the novel use and subvert fairy tale tropes? How does this fairy tale element impact the other elements of the story and the novel as a whole?

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How do the epigraphs at the beginning of each part function? What do they contribute to the reader’s understanding of the characters, plot, or themes?

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