"Doctor Sax" Quiz
A surreal and dark coming-of-age story set in Lowell, Massachusetts, where the protagonist encounters a mysterious and haunting figure named Doctor Sax.
fiction | 245 pages | Published in NaN
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Essay questions
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- What is the significance of the character of Doctor Sax in the novel?
- How does the author use the concept of time in Doctor Sax?
- Discuss the role of music and jazz in the narrative. How does it contribute to the overall atmosphere of the story?
- Analyze the theme of nostalgia in the novel. How does Kerouac explore the longing for the past?
- Examine the influence of the Beat Generation on Doctor Sax. How does Kerouac incorporate Beat ideology in the storytelling?
- Discuss the use of surrealism and fantastical elements in the novel. How do they enhance the narrative?
- Analyze the relationship between the protagonist and the city of Lowell. How does the setting shape the protagonist's experiences?
- Explore the theme of identity in Doctor Sax. How does the protagonist's search for identity drive the plot?
