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49 pages 1 hour read

Richard Powers

Bewilderment

Richard PowersFiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021

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Essay Topics

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As a boy who is neurodivergent, Robin finds it difficult to integrate into society. How do his variously diagnosed conditions manifest in his behavior? How do his conditions affect other characters?

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Theo tries his best to be a single parent but is often critical of his parenting style. Is Theo too harsh on himself?

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Alyssa is a strong presence in the novel even though she died before the narrative takes place. How does her memory haunt the characters and how do they interact with her?

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