31 pages 1 hour read

Jim DeFelice

American Sniper

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2012

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Essay Topics

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How does Chris Kyle reconcile a lifestyle marked by rowdiness, drinking, and killing with Christian values? Is it impossible for him to reconcile these aspects of who he is?

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What do Taya’s entries add to the book, and how would American Sniper be different without a direct representation of her perspective?

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In what ways was Chris changed by his experiences of war? Are there any aspects of his personality that appear to have been unaffected by his time in combat?