"Libra" Quiz
"Libra" by Don DeLillo is a fictionalized account of the life of Lee Harvey Oswald leading up to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
fiction | 480 pages | Published in NaN
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Essay questions
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- How does the author use historical events and figures in 'Libra' to explore themes of conspiracy and power?
- Discuss the portrayal of Lee Harvey Oswald as a protagonist in 'Libra' and how it challenges traditional views of the JFK assassination.
- What role does the character of Nicholas Branch play in the novel, and how does his perspective shape the narrative of the JFK assassination?
- In what ways does 'Libra' blur the lines between fiction and reality, and how does this affect the reader's understanding of historical events?
- Examine the themes of identity and paranoia in 'Libra' and how they are manifested through the characters' experiences and actions.
- How does Don DeLillo use language and narrative structure to convey the complexity of the JFK assassination and its aftermath in 'Libra'?
- Discuss the significance of the novel's title, 'Libra', and its relation to the themes and events depicted in the story.
