Running Blind 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. Using examples from the novel, discuss why the murderer said that knowledge is power.

2. Discuss why Reacher said that the strong terrorize the weak, use examples from the book.

3. Using examples from "Running Blind," discuss why at the beginning of the novel Reacher decides to help the FBI find the killer.

4. Using examples from the book, discuss the reasons why Reacher left the Army.

5. Compare and contrast Jodie and Reacher's views of rules. Use examples from "Running Blind."

6. Discuss the conflict between Lamarr and Reacher and how...
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