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62 pages 2 hours read

Sarah J. Maas

House of Earth and Blood

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020

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Essay Topics

1.

Describe the hierarchies of Midgard society. Who benefits most? Who benefits least?

2.

Why do you think the author chose to parallel the Roman Empire in her depiction of the Midgard Republic?

3.

What false persona does Bryce project most often? How? Why?

4.

Which characters in the novel best embody the love of power? Give several examples.

5.

Fury describes Bryce as a ghost after Danika’s death. Explain this comment. What forms of self-sabotage does Bryce employ, and why?

6.

What is an alphahole? Explain Bryce’s reasons for hating this type of person.

7.

Give examples of the ways that tattoos further the plot.

8.

Why do you think that both Bryce and Hunt want to stay locked in grief? What must they sacrifice to move forward?

9.

Danika’s mantra is: “Through love, all is possible.” Describe how she exemplifies the power of love in the novel.

10.

Discuss the ways in which Bryce’s actions after the Hel portal is opened contradict the stereotype of the typical action hero.

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