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"The Trick Is To Keep Breathing" Quiz
fiction | 240 pages | Published in 2010
fictionscotlandmental illnessmental healthpsychologycontemporarybritish literatureliterary fiction20th centurynovels
ISBN_13: 9781409046509
ISBN_10: 1409046508
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Essay questions
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- How does the protagonist's struggle with mental health impact her relationships?
- In what ways does the author use unconventional narrative techniques to portray the protagonist's psychological state?
- What role does the setting play in reflecting the protagonist's emotional turmoil? Provide specific examples from the book.
- Discuss the significance of the title 'The Trick is to Keep Breathing' in relation to the themes and events in the novel.
- Analyze the protagonist's coping mechanisms for dealing with her mental health issues. How effective are they?
- Explore the motif of loss and its impact on the protagonist's mental well-being throughout the book.
- Discuss the role of gender in the novel and its influence on the protagonist's experiences with mental illness.
- Examine the use of symbolism in 'The Trick is to Keep Breathing' and how it contributes to the overall meaning of the story.
- Compare and contrast the protagonist's internal struggles with external pressures she faces from society and other characters.
- Analyze the portrayal of therapy and mental health treatment in the novel. Does it align with real-life experiences?
