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The Mighty Red by Louise Erdrich

The Mighty Red
Louise Erdrich
Louise Erdrich

Louise Erdrich tells a story of love, natural forces, spiritual yearnings, and the tragic impact of uncontrollable circumstances on ordinary people’s lives.

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Published: 2024-10-01

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  • What did you think of The Mighty Red and why?

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  • What aspects of this book resonated with you the most? Why?

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  • How does the author use humour in the book?

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  • Did you laugh or cry at any point during The Mighty Red, and if so, what made you do so?

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  • What is the impact of nature on the characters in this book?

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  • In what ways are love and hope presented in the book?

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  • Discuss the themes of trauma, grief and forgiveness in The Mighty Red.

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  • Discuss how unhappiness, safety and freedom impact the characters.

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  • How do race, class, gender and religion play roles in this book?

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  • What burning questions, observations, or comments do you want to share?

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  • What flaws did you have issues with in The Mighty Red? Are these flaws forgivable? Why or why not?

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  • Did anything from this book affect your own world or viewpoint?

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  • If you could ask Louise Erdrich anything about this book, what would it be?

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  • Have you read other books by Louise Erdrich?
    If so, how does The Mighty Red fit into Louise’s larger body of work? What are the strengths and weaknesses of this book in relation to Louise’s other books?

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