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Paulo CoelhoVeronika Decides To Die
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1998A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Essay Topics
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How does absurdity manifest through Dr. Igor’s character? How do these absurd aspects of Dr. Igor contribute to the novel’s exploration of “sanity,” normalcy, and “insanity”?
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What is the purpose of Paulo Coelho’s presence in the narrative? What does his meta-self-inclusion suggest about the work’s semi-autobiographical nature?
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Spirituality is a strong undercurrent of the novel, from the Sufi teacher to Veronika’s grandmother’s painting. How does spirituality inform and complicate the themes of the novel?
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