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2001: A Space Odyssey

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1968

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Essay Topics

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What is the significance of sunrises and nightfall in this novel?

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How does Hal’s speech reflect his evolving character?

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What is the importance of “Mind” in this novel?

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What role does technological advancement play in 2001: A Space Odyssey?

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Why does envy play such a pivotal role in this novel?

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How does the novel connect violence to human inventiveness?

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How is dialogue used in this novel? How do the characters’ struggles to communicate reflect the novel’s themes?

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What role do the descriptions of views and skyscapes play?

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In what way is this novel an “odyssey”?

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Which aspects of the novel illustrate the influence of the Cold War, and how?

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