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Madeline Martin

The Keeper of Hidden Books

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2023

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The Keeper of Hidden Books describes many different instances of propaganda. Does Martin’s depiction of propaganda support the novel’s message about the power of storytelling and literature? Cite examples to support your interpretation.

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The Keeper of Hidden Books depicts the various approaches that leaders such as Krystyna, Darek, Mrs. Berman, and even the Fraus take to inspire, motivate, or elicit the support of those who answer to them. Select two of these leaders and compare and contrast their leadership styles, using key examples from the text.

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Why do Zofia and her friends want to read books that Hitler has banned? How does the novel characterize reading as a political act?

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