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Essay Topic 1

Fully describe the ceremony of the Ride of the Kings. What is the significance of this ceremony in the book?

Essay Topic 2

What is the significance of "the mirror" to the characters of "The Joke"? Pick two characters to focus your essay.

Essay Topic 3

What does the Black Insignia signify to Ludvik? To the Party?

Essay Topic 4

How does Ludvik define himself?

Essay Topic 5

What makes Lucie afraid of physical intimacy and how is it overcome?

Essay Topic 6

Compare and contrast the symbolism inherent in the gifts Ludvik and Lucie give to each other during their time together in Ostrava.

Essay Topic 7

Compare and contrast Jaroslav and his family.

Essay Topic 8

Describe a genuine Moravian wedding. Pick some symbols to describe, compare and contrast.

Essay Topic 9

Why does Ludvik seduce Helena and what goes wrong with his plan?

Essay Topic 10

Outline Kostka's belief system and the...

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