105 pages 3 hours read

Gordon Korman

Ungifted

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2012

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Essay Topics

1.

Discuss the significance of the Atlas statue to the novel’s theme of unpredictability.

2.

Donovan, Chloe, and Dr. Osborne each narrate their experiences of Donovan’s first day at ASD. What do multiple perspectives of the same event enable for a reader’s understanding? Explore using specific examples from the text.

3.

Donovan mentions his ancestor, James Donovan, who survived the sinking of the Titanic, several times throughout the novel. What does James represent for Donovan, and what does his story communicate about the value of unpredictability?