49 pages 1 hour read

E. B. White

Stuart Little

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1945

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Essay Topics

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Many tasks that are easy for regular-sized people are difficult for Stuart. List some of these tasks and describe how Stuart deals with them. What are some other ways he could have solved these problems?

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Stuart is notably very different from almost everyone else in his world. Through Stuart, what does White say about being different? What does Stuart represent in terms of facing challenges?

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Though Stuart must often rely on others because of his size, he is very independent. What are some ways Stuart’s world could be changed to help him without making him rely on other people? What are some ways the real world could be changed to help others while keeping their independence?