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Essay Topic 1

Explain how the faults of Henry -- lack of ambition, addictions, etc. -- affect his work ethic.

Essay Topic 2

Explain the relationship between Henry and his wife Betty. How do they bring out the worst in each other?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Henry's tongue-in-cheek attitude towards religion. Be sure to give examples from Chapter 1.

Essay Topic 4

Where do you think Henry gets his superior intellect and reasoning?

Essay Topic 5

Is The Stone an archetypal villain? Support your answer with evidence from the book.

Essay Topic 6

How do the on-the-job hazards make an already hated job less enduring for Henry? How does he handle this challenges?

Essay Topic 7

What is the relationship like between Henry and The Stone? Does this ever change? If so, how and why?

Essay Topic 8

How and why did Matthew Battles and George Green fail the postal service? Compare and contrast their demise. What...

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