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87 pages 2 hours read

David Arnold

Mosquitoland

David ArnoldFiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2015

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Essay Topics

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Mim uses her mom’s favorite lipstick as her self-described “war paint.” Describe the significance of this war paint. What does is symbolize? 

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Mim says that “detours are not without purpose. They provide safe passage to a destination, avoiding pitfalls in the process” (131). What detours happened on Mim’s journey? How do they help her prevent pitfalls?

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How does Mim use her imagination to escape reality? What are the implications of this escapism?

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