"The Subterraneans" Quiz
A passionate and tumultuous love affair unfolds between a writer and a young woman in the underground jazz scene of 1950s San Francisco.
fiction | 128 pages | Published in NaN
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Essay questions
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- How does the character of Leo perceive the Beat generation in 'The Subterraneans'?
- Discuss the role of San Francisco as a setting in the novel. How does it contribute to the overall atmosphere?
- In what ways does the novel explore the theme of identity and self-discovery?
- Compare and contrast Leo and Mardou's relationship with other romantic relationships in the Beat literature.
- What is the significance of jazz music and its influence on the characters in 'The Subterraneans'?
- How does the narrative style of the novel reflect the Beat literary movement?
- Discuss the portrayal of societal norms and expectations in the novel, and how the characters rebel against them.
- Analyze the character of Mardou and her role as a symbol of freedom and rebellion in the novel.
