46 pages 1 hour read

Don DeLillo

Falling Man

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2007

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Essay Topics

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The marriage between Keith and Lianne goes through several phases during the novel. Is there any point where both characters feel hopeful about their future together?

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A devastating effect of the September 11 attacks is the impact on the characters’ identity. How do characters struggle to realize their own identities in the aftermath?

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The performance artist known as the Falling Man is a recurring symbol in the story. How do his performances reflect the themes of the story?