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51 pages 1 hour read

Zadie Smith

On Beauty

Zadie SmithFiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2005

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Why is Smith’s novel titled On Beauty?

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What does the feud between Howard and Monty reveal about Smith’s theme(s)?

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What is the role of “paintings” in this novel? Select at least two examples to analyze in your response.

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