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The Pillars of the Earth

Ken Follett

The Pillars of the Earth

Ken Follett

  • 42-page comprehensive Study Guide
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  • Summary
    • Chapter Summaries & Analyses
  • Prologue-Chapter 4
  • Chapters 5-7
  • Chapters 8-10
  • Chapters 11-13
  • Chapters 14-16
  • Chapters 17-18
  • Character Analysis
  • Themes
  • Symbols & Motifs
  • Important Quotes
  • Essay Topics
    • Summary - Chapter Summaries & Analyses - Character Analysis - Themes - Symbols & Motifs - Important Quotes - Essay Topics

    The Pillars of the Earth Essay Topics

    1.

    Given his depiction of ungoverned common life under the Anarchy, how would you characterize Follett’s view of political authority?

    2.

    What character traits does Walerian Bigod share with Prior Philip? What are the differences between their goals?

    3.

    What are the character traits that make Aliena a better leader than her brother Richard? What stands in her way?

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    Ken Follett
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