Rage Essay Questions

Essay Questions

  1. 1

    How does Woodward explore the relationship between Trump and Kim Jong Un?

    Woodward explores the relationship between North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un and Donald Trump. He argues that the two have communicated with "love letters," and that their relationship ultimately symbolizes Trump's flirtation with corruptive leadership. He also describes their relationship as being like something out of a "fantasy film."

  2. 2

    What does Woodward conclude about Trump's presidency?

    Ultimately, with the last lines of the book, Woodward concludes that "Trump is the wrong man for the job." He reaches this conclusion after assessing his full term in office, saying that "when his performance as president is taken in its entirety, I can only reach one conclusion." As such, Woodward has reached this conclusion after fully analyzing the impact of Trump's presidency and ultimately concludes that he failed in a number of areas, including most recently during the coronavirus pandemic of 2020, and how he has been dealing with it.

  3. 3

    Who does Woodward suggest might actually be in control?

    In one passage of the text, Woodward suggests that although Donald Trump is president, he may not be the one who is fully in control. Woodward actually suggests that Trump is easily manipulated, most notably by "opinion broadcaster Sean Hannity," who had a "Svengali-like influence on Trump."

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