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"The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit" Quiz
By Sloan Wilson
fiction | 288 pages | Published in NaN
fictionclassicsnovelsliteraturenew yorkamericanliterary fictionhistoricalhistorical fiction20th century
ISBN_13: 9781568582467
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- How does the main character, Tom Rath, struggle with balancing his career and personal life?
- What role does conformity play in the story and how does it affect Tom's life?
- Discuss the theme of identity in the novel. How does Tom's job and societal expectations shape his sense of self?
- Analyze the relationship between Tom and his wife, Betsy. How do their differing aspirations and values impact their marriage?
- What commentary does the book make on the post-World War II American society and the pursuit of the American Dream?
- Examine the significance of the gray flannel suit as a symbol in the novel. How does it represent Tom's struggle with conformity?
- Discuss the role of flashback in the narrative. How does the use of flashback enhance the reader's understanding of Tom's experiences during the war?
- Explore the theme of disillusionment in the novel. How does Tom's realization about the emptiness of his material success impact his worldview?
