Write an essay in which you consider the unique structure of the book. How do the chapters on Deaf history, culture, and ASL help to strengthen the novel’s themes?

Write an essay exploring the role of grief in the book. Who in the book experiences grief? What events trigger their grief, and how do they manage it? Use examples from the text as support.

The Transformative Power of Language is a major theme in the novel. Write an essay in which you consider how language transforms communities, relationships, and self-understanding within the novel.