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White Noise

 Don DeLillo
 

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1. What is the relationship between Jack's appearance and his character throughout White Noise?
 
 
2. Describe Heinrich's attitude toward and relationship with death.
 
 
3. Briefly discuss the role of plot in shaping the narrative structure of White Noise.
 
 
 

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1. What does the white noise of the novel symbolize?
 
2. How does DeLillo's use of humor affect the story?
 
3. What role does the supermarket play in the lives of the characters?
 
4. In the end, does Jack succeed in overcoming his fear of dying?
 
5. What is the significance of the stunning sunsets?
 
6. How is technology represented in the novel?
 
 
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