63 pages • 2 hours read
Charles DickensOur Mutual Friend
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1865A 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
John at one point talks about “burying” his identity as Harmon. How does the imagery of death and rebirth relate to the novel’s exploration of identity?
Both Bella and Eugene undergo redemption arcs. Compare and contrast their journeys as characters. What does each learn, and how do their stories play off of one another’s?
What is the overall tone of Our Mutual Friend? What stylistic choices contribute to this effect, and why is it important in conveying the novel’s meaning?
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