76 pages 2 hours read

Don DeLillo

White Noise

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1985

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Essay Topics

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Throughout the novel, Jack expresses deep antipathy toward plots. What does he mean by “plots,” and why does he hate them so intensely? What steps does he take to avoid engaging in them?

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What role does Babette play in Jack’s happiness and well-being? Why does Jack consider her a more suitable life-partner than his ex-wives? How does his perspective on Babette change throughout the novel?

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Why is Jack attracted to Hitler as a scholarly pursuit? What does Hitler mean to Jack both personally and professionally?

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