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Essay Topic 1

After discovering Gil's second family, Ethan, his sister, and mother all handle the news quite differently. Explain how each of these characters handles the news in his or her own way, explaining how his or her reaction reveals his or her characterization.

Essay Topic 2

Throughout Secrets of Happiness, each chapter is narrated by a different character's point of view, which lends the novel to myriad voices and perspectives. Write an essay analyzing Joan Silber's choice to structure the novel this way. How do the various points of view affect the plot of the story?

Essay Topic 3

Write a essay analyzing the title of the novel, Secrets of Happiness. Explain how different, key themes in the novel underscore the title of the book, allowing readers to discover what Silber suggests are the true secrets to a happy, meaningful life.

Essay Topic 4

Write an essay defining and analyzing...

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