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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. How does Styron explain his approach to his self-destruction?
2. What therapies are used in the hospital?
3. What happens when Styron's medicine is changed?
4. How does Styron indicate he was planning to die?
5. How long does Styron have to stay in the hospital?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss Styron's thoughts about human resiliency and social report and provide examples from the book. How important are each of these to an individual's recovery and survival?
Essay Topic 2
Discuss Styron' s quote from his book, "A great book should leave you with many experiences, and slightly exhausted. You should live several lives while reading it." If this statement is indeed true, did Styron fulfill that quote? Explain why or why not. Do you agree with this quote? Give examples pinpointing the point from the book.
Essay Topic 3
A "touchstone text" is a text that can be used to illustrate examples of components of a type of writing style. "Darkness Visible" could be used as a touchstone text for memoir writing. Some of the components of memoir writing are: 1) focus and reflection on the relationship between the writer and a particular topic; 2) explanation of the significance of the relationship; 3) provides one impression of the subject of the memoir; 4) is limited to a particular phase, time period, place, or recurring behavior in order to develop the focus fully; 5) makes the subject of the memoir come alive; and, 6) maintains a first person point of view. Discuss and give examples from "Darkness Visible" to indicate if Styron is successful with each of the six points.
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