Moon Witch, Spider King

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022

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Background

Chapter Summaries & Analyses

Part 1, Chapters 1-4

Part 1, Chapters 5-8

Part 1, Chapters 9-11

Part 2, Chapters 12-16

Part 3, Chapters 17-19

Part 3, Chapter 20-Part 4, Chapter 23

Part 4, Chapter 24-Part 5, Chapter 26

Character Analysis

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Essay Topics

What are some of the techniques James uses to infuse oral traditions into his written narrative?

In many ways, Moon Witch, Spider King is a testament to the powers of myth and storytelling. Early societies often used myths to explain the natural world around them. What are some examples of how myth is used in the novel?

The theme of memory is prevalent in the narrative. What is the connection between memory and one’s potential—in essence, between the past and the future?