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110 pages 3 hours read

Kim Stanley Robinson

The Ministry for the Future

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020

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Essay Topics

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Mary evolves from a relatively mild bureaucrat to a powerful global figure by the end of the novel. What are the key moments that force her to evolve? What are the gains and losses she experiences during this evolution?

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Robinson uses a plot twist—the revelation that Badim is involved in the founding of the Children of Kali. How does this revelation shape your perspective on who he is as a character and the events of the novel?

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Frank struggles to find an adequate response to the suffering he witnesses and experiences. What approaches does he take to responding to suffering? Are some approaches more successful than others, and if so, why?

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