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Thunderstruck

Erik Larson

Thunderstruck

Erik Larson

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Thunderstruck Essay Topics

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How does narrative nonfiction make history accessible? What makes this approach to the study and telling of history controversial?

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How does the braided narrative build suspense and contribute to the effectiveness of the method in creative nonfiction?

3.

How does authorial bias impact the characterization in Thunderstruck? Cora Turner, for example, is portrayed in a negative light from her introduction to her end. Use examples from the text in your response.

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