Valis 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. How does Gloria Knudson's death affect Horselover Fat? In what way is he prepared to let her death affect him in a negative way?

2. Why does Phil create Horselover Fat as his alter ego? In what way does it distant him from Horselover's own actions?

3. Why does Horselover Fat need to find the fifth savior? What will it do for his life if he does find what he is looking for?

4. Why is deep religious belief often connected with mental illness? Is there evidence that Horselover Fat's search for the fifth...
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