61 pages 2 hours read

William Kent Krueger

Iron Lake

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1998

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Essay Topics

1.

Choose several examples of Anishinaabe knowledge that Cork utilizes throughout the novel. How does his interpretation of their meaning further his investigation?

2.

Explore the function of the Windigo in the story. How would the novel be different without the Windigo?

3.

Compare several examples of different families in the novel. How does Iron Lake explore family connections? What legacies do parents pass on to their children?

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