"Lincoln in the Bardo" Quiz
A grieving Abraham Lincoln visits the graveyard of his son Willie and encounters a chorus of ghosts in a liminal state in this experimental and poignant novel.
fiction | 369 pages | Published in 2017
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Essay questions
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- How does the author use the concept of the bardo to explore the themes of grief and loss in the novel?
- Discuss the significance of the multiple narrators and perspectives in the novel. How does this narrative technique contribute to the overall story?
- Examine the portrayal of Abraham Lincoln in the novel. How does the author depict his grief and inner turmoil after the death of his son Willie?
- Explore the role of historical and fictional characters in the bardo. How do these characters interact and contribute to the story's themes?
- Analyze the symbolism of the Tibetan Book of the Dead and its relevance to the characters' experiences in the bardo.
- Discuss the themes of redemption and forgiveness in the novel. How do the characters grapple with their past actions and seek reconciliation?
- Examine the stylistic elements of the novel, such as the use of quotations and historical sources. How do these elements enhance the storytelling?
