Wednesday, January 6, 2016

Reading Q's for The Exorcist

Exorcist reading questions

1) Discuss the role of science in the book. Is it able to help Reagan with her problem? How would you characterize the doctors in the book?

2) Now, do the same thing with religion. Initially, is religion able to help Reagan? Why or why not? 

3) How is Reagan an "empty vessel"?

4) What are several ways of looking at the main "battle" of this novel? What is it battle over? Who is the primary victim or victims? 

5) List all of the unusual occurrences in the book. What makes them threatening?

6) How is Reagan's body a "problem"? Compare and contrast the problem of Reagan's body with Jennifer's body.

7) Characterize the demon in the novel. What do we know about it so far?

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