103 pages • 3 hours read
Fredrik BackmanBeartown
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Essay Topics
Why do people care about hockey so much in Beartown? How does this affect their reaction to the allegations against Kevin?
Why are the players so loyal to David? Analyze his coaching methods and use specific examples from the text to decide whether or not his approach is ethical.
Analyze Kira’s characterization as a career woman. How does this conflict with her role as the wife of the hockey team’s general manager?
Which character most strongly exemplifies The Importance of Overcoming Grief? Use specific examples from the text to support your interpretation.
Why does the author choose not to give Kevin’s parents proper names?
Discuss Amat’s evolution over the course of the novel, particularly as it relates to The Damaging Effects of Secrets and Shame.
Beartown opens with the knowledge that one teenager will put a gun to another teenager’s head. Were you surprised that it turned out to be Kevin and Maya? Did you have another guess?
What impact does Maya’s choice to spare Kevin have on her future?
Why does David feel disgusted when he sees Benji kissing the bass player? Up until that point, he has been Benji’s greatest supporter.
Does the book end on an optimistic note? Why or why not?
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