The Golden Notebook Papers & Assignment Topics

Essay Topics/Writing Assignments

These 20 essay questions can be used as essay questions on a test, or as stand-alone essay topics for a take-home or in-class writing assignment. Students should have a full understanding of the text in order to answer these questions. They ask for a thorough analysis of the text.

1. Describe the theme in this novel of whether women are better off married or single. Be sure to give examples with Anna and Molly as well as Richard's wife, Marion. How are their lives different or the same?

2. Describe the conflict the character of Tommy faces with choosing a future career. How does he handle making the decision, and how do his parents play a part in this conflict?

3. What side of Anna does 'Black Notebook' show the reader? What do we learn about her and her feelings about her talent?

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