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Matt Haig

The Comfort Book

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2021

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Essay Topics

1.

Describe the way Haig presents binary thinking (e.g., believing circumstances to be either good or bad and nothing in between) within the text. Why does he encourage Resisting Binary Thinking?

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How does Haig define and represent hope in the text? What anecdotes, images, and metaphors does Haig include to illustrate and represent hope? Why is hope one of the core themes of the text?

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How would you describe Haig’s purpose in writing The Comfort Book? What do you believe inspired the book, and what do you think Haig wants readers to take away?

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What does Haig prescribe as a remedy for despair? Think about the various anecdotes, historical and biographical facts, and mantras Haig includes in the text and the ways in which they might comfort a reader in despair.

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How does the text’s irregular format and structure serve its purpose?

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How does Haig represent change in the text? What various images and metaphors represent change? How is people’s understanding of change critical to their ability to heal, according to Haig?

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How does Haig present perseverance in the text? What stories and ideas evoke the idea of perseverance, and what does perseverance mean in the text?

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How would you summarize Haig’s worldview? Does Haig provide insight as to how others should navigate existence? If so, what does Haig recommend?

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Describe how Haig uses biographical information about historical and contemporary people to illustrate the themes of his book. How can learning about others’ struggles help a person to overcome their own?

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Define comfort. Why is comfort so important to human survival? Describe the various ways Haig seeks to provide comfort in his book. Are his strategies effective? Why or why not?

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