What We Talk About When We Talk About Love 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. The two couples in this story are presented as having very different types of relationships. Compare and contrast the dynamics of the two couples' relationships. How are the relationships the same? How are they different? Which couple would you have felt more comfortable around? Why?

2. Mel is a significant character in this story due to his monopolization of the conversation.
Part 1) Discuss the dynamics of Mel's character throughout the course of the story. Does he change much? Why or why not?
Part 2) Do the other characters in the story seem to like or...
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