54 pages 1 hour read

Frank E. Peretti

This Present Darkness

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1986

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Essay Topics

1.

Evaluate whether or not Bernice is one of the three main characters—along with Hank and Marshall—by examining her role in the narrative and the role she plays in resolving the issues that drive the plot.

2.

Compare and contrast the characters of Hank Busche and Oliver Young. How are they similar? How are they different? What makes them an interesting pair to examine?

3.

Compare and contrast the characters of Tal and Rafar. What makes them different kinds of leaders beyond the obvious (i.e., one is an angel, one is a demon)?