![]() In what ways does each of the four characters-Eve, Roxy, Tunde, and Margot-illuminate the events of the novel and all that has changed? Whose perspective or story do you find most interesting … or revealing … or engaging?ĥ. What does the new power inversion say about the way gender and sexuality operates in "normal" society (i.e., today in the early 21st century)?Ĥ. Look at how the book treats religion, the military, sex trafficking and porn, harassment, even bullying. ![]() As an interesting exercise, go through the novel to identify those societal structures, both legitimate and criminal, that have been changed by feminine power. Follow-up to Question 1: The book poses a question: why do people abuse power? What does the book suggest the answer is? What is your answer?ģ. Do you agree with that premise? Does Naomi Alderman make her case convincingly? Do you see other possibilities?Ģ. That woman would use their power to oppress men. The premise of The Power seems to be that if a new world order were created-with women in charge-it would look little different from the way it does now. We'll add publisher questions if and when they're available in the meantime, use our LitLovers talking points to help start a discussion for The Power … then take off on our own:ġ. ![]()
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