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Moses, Man of the Mountain

Zora Neale Hurston

46 pages • 1 hour read

Zora Neale Hurston

Moses, Man of the Mountain

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1939

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  • Summary
  • Background
    • Chapter Summaries & Analyses
  • Author’s Introduction-Chapter 9
  • Chapters 10-19
  • Chapters 20-30
  • Chapters 31-40
  • Character Analysis
  • Themes
  • Symbols & Motifs
  • Important Quotes
  • Essay Topics

    • Essay Topics

    1.

    Explore the use of storytelling within the narrative of Moses, Man of the Mountain. How do the novel’s structure reflect the importance of stories and storytelling within the narrative?

    2.

    Identify and explain the significance of Hurston’s deviations from the traditional Moses narrative. How and why does Hurston subvert the biblical story of Moses? What is the effect of these changes? Cite specific examples from the text to support your argument.

    3.

    Explore the role of female characters such as Jochebed, Zipporah, and Miriam in the narrative. What does Hurston’s depiction of these women suggest about the role of women in the constant struggle for freedom?

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