Homeseeking Essay Prompts

These prompts are designed to move beyond summary and into argument. Each one asks you to trace a specific pattern, symbol, or structural choice through the novel and to build a thesis that is grounded in the evidence of the text. Use the chapter and scene leads as starting points, and feel free to bring in other moments that support your claim. For a broader overview of the novel's concerns, see the main book page and the themes index. If you are looking for shorter discussion questions, the Q&A page offers a different angle of entry.