45 pages • 1 hour read
David SedarisNaked
Nonfiction | Essay Collection | Adult | Published in 1997A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides that feature detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, quotes, and essay topics.
Essay Topics
1.
How does sexuality relate to the motif of nudity in Naked?
2.
CREATIVE ASSIGNMENT: Write an essay about a personal experience in the hyperbolic style of David Sedaris. Use the motif of performance, nudity, film/TV, lying, and/or daydreams/fantasies in your work.
3.
How do short chapters like “Next of Kin,” “The Women’s Out,” and “Cyclops” contribute to the themes and narrative structure of Naked? Why are these minor incidents included in the book? Choose one to focus on or write about all three.
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