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Colson Whitehead

The Colossus of New York

Colson WhiteheadNonfiction | Essay Collection | Adult | Published in 2003

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Essay Topics

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How does Whitehead use sensory details to bring New York City to life and portray The City as a Living Entity?

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Analyze Whitehead’s use of different perspectives throughout the book. How do these varying viewpoints contribute to a comprehensive portrait of the city?

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Discuss the role of memory and nostalgia in Whitehead’s depiction of New York City.

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