58 pages • 1 hour read
Imbolo MbueBehold the Dreamers
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2016A 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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Discuss the historical setting, 2007-2008, years in which the US elected its first African-American president and during which the country suffered a financial crisis. How does the setting shape the plot and lives of the novel’s characters?
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Cindy blames Clark’s absence as a father and husband for the unhappiness of the Edwards family. Do you agree with her? Support your answer with evidence from the novel.
3.
Discuss the role of American Dream mythology on the characters. Based on the events of the novel, is the American dream still viable?
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