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Roald Dahl

The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Six More

Fiction | Short Story Collection | Middle Grade | Published in 1977

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Essay Topics

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What elements of Dahl’s personal history appear in his fictional work? How does a biographical lens contribute to your understanding of his writing? Cite specific examples from the text to support your argument.

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What age level do you think these stories are written for? Develop an argument for whether these stories should be introduced to children.

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Discuss the role of morality in Dahl’s work. In what ways does the collection’s moral compass contribute to its underlying themes? Cite specific examples from the text to support your argument.

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