41 pages • 1 hour read
William Peter BlattyThe Exorcist
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1971A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Essay Topics
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How do the Prologue and the Epilogue structure the narrative? What effect does the Prologue’s foreshadowing have on the plot? Does the Epilogue provide an effective and satisfying ending?
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A key theme in the text is the battle between faith and reason. Are characters better off if they fall on one side of this divide or if they are conflicted? Why?
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Discuss the way cinematic references affect the portrayal of the characters.
