Robert Louis Stevenson

"The Bottle Imp"


1 Keawe says in numerous places, "I may as well take the good along with the evil." Explain the significance of this statement in relation to Stevenson’s themes.

2 Recently, scholars have noted that Stevenson’s writing can be read as a precursor to magical realism. Discuss the connections.

3 Discuss "The Bottle Imp" as a commentary on human nature.


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