Thunderstruck

Erik LarsonNonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2006

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Summary

Background

Chapter Summaries & Analyses

Prologue-Part 1

Parts 2-3

Parts 4-5

Part 6-Coda

Key Figures

Themes

Symbols & Motifs

Important Quotes

Essay Topics

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Discussion Questions

Essay Topics

How does narrative nonfiction make history accessible? What makes this approach to the study and telling of history controversial?

How does the braided narrative build suspense and contribute to the effectiveness of the method in creative nonfiction?

How does authorial bias impact the characterization in Thunderstruck? Cora Turner, for example, is portrayed in a negative light from her introduction to her end. Use examples from the text in your response.