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Both Mary and Junior are interested in telling their own stories, but only Junior seems to fully succeed. What does the inclusion of Mary’s character in this novel communicate to the reader about Art, Hope, and the Power of Storytelling?
Teaching Suggestion: This question asks students to consider Alexie’s purpose in creating the character of Mary, who has similar needs to Junior’s and tries a similar strategy to get some of these needs met, but is ultimately less successful. Advanced students may quickly understand that the novel emphasizes the importance of storytelling; the bulleted guide questions that follow the main prompt can be used to encourage them to consider more nuanced aspects of the prompt.
Differentiation Suggestion: In order to effectively answer this question, students will need to understand the similarities and differences between the two characters and their experiences in life.
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