"The Pushcart War" Quiz
When pushcart vendors in New York City go to war against big trucking companies, chaos and humor ensue.
fiction | 224 pages | Published in 1964
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Essay questions
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- How does the author use satire to critique the power dynamics between big corporations and small businesses in 'The Pushcart War'?
- Discuss the role of language and communication in the novel. How do misunderstandings and miscommunication drive the plot forward?
- Explore the character of Maxie Hammerman and his transformation throughout the story. How does he evolve as a character and what does he represent?
- Analyze the theme of resistance and activism in the novel. What are the different forms of resistance portrayed and how do they impact the narrative?
- Discuss the significance of the pushcarts as symbols of resistance and tradition. How does their presence challenge the status quo in the story?
- Examine the role of humor in the novel. How does the author use humor to address serious themes and engage the reader?
- Compare and contrast the perspectives of the pushcart vendors and the trucking companies. How does the novel present multiple viewpoints on the same conflict?
