Hag-Seed: William Shakespeare's The Tempest Retold

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2016

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Before You Read

Summary

Chapter Summaries & Analyses

Part 1, Prologue-Chapter 9

Part 2, Chapters 10-19

Part 3, Chapters 20-29

Part 4, Chapters 30-39

Part 5, Chapter 40-Epilogue

Character Analysis

Themes

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Important Quotes

Essay Topics

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Discussion Questions

Essay Topics

What is Atwood’s purpose in structuring this novel in five parts? How does this structure parallel a Shakespearean play, and what effect does this structure have on the plot or themes of the novel?

Is Felix a hero or a villain? Explain your reasoning.

In your opinion, which is Felix’s greatest struggle: the death of Miranda, or the loss of his job? Use textual evidence to explain your answer.