Bookclub in a Box Discusses the Novel the Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time: The Complete Package for Readers and LeadersThis is a terrific resource for students and educators of literary fiction. The newer novels of our time have few supportive interpretations as of yet; the classics have too many. BOOKCLUB-IN-A-BOX is the spot to come for a literary perspective and understanding that is just right. If you have suffered from a lack of discussion topics in the past, use this guide! Sections include: Literary Interpretation; Writing Style and Structure; Themes and Focus Points; Characaterisation; Historical Information; Novel Summary; Author Information; Images, Symbols and Metaphors; Important Quotes. This set includes: The complete BOOKCLUB-IN-A-BOX Guidebook; A Read-Alongside-Guide (RAG) -- a quick reference of fast facts and things to consider while reading the novel which can be copied and distributed to members; A BOOKCLUB-IN-A-BOX sticky notepad to highlight important passages and to record your important thoughts; Bookmarks to keep your place in all those great novels you're going to read. |
Contents
Bookclubinabox Readers And Leaders Guide | 4 |
Introduction | 6 |
Characterization | 16 |
Focus Points And Themes | 28 |
Writing Style And Structure | 41 |
Symbols | 46 |
Last Thoughts | 52 |
From The Novel Quotes | 66 |
Acknowledgements | 78 |
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