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Essay Topic 1

The Quote that precedes the novel examines the theme of secrecy that evolves throughout the novel. It claims that there are "secret agents," who for varied reasons decide to keep or share secrets. Choose one character from the narrative who wrestles with secrecy and decide how their behaviors, thoughts, and ideas contribute to the theme of secrecy. How does secrecy relate to that character's development? Why is secrecy important to understanding the character?

Essay Topic 2

Summarize Jeremy's life in Part One, Chapters 1-2. Examine his daily activities are and how he feels about his life's trajectory. Why does the author choose to start the novel off by focusing the humdrum nature of Jeremy's existence? How does this opening to the novel contrast to the way Jeremy's actually unfolds? How does his life show progress or change and what still remains the same for Jeremy?

Essay Topic 3

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