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J. K. Rowling

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2005

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Essay Topics

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Considering that not much insight is provided into Snape’s motivations or perspective throughout the book, why do you think the book is still titled Half-Blood Prince?

2.

Examine the ideas of destiny and free will as explored in the book.

3.

Compare and contrast the characters of Harry and Voldemort. How do they together fulfill the archetype of good versus evil?

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