We Need New Names Lesson Plan

Compare and contrast the main angels discussed in "Angel:" the statues in the cemetery and the Victoria's Secret bra. How is this particular juxtaposition connected to broader themes of the novel?

Throughout the novel, Darling is unconvinced by Christianity. She constantly questions the existence of God and the efficacy of prayer. The connection between these supposed holy beings and a commercial product is perfectly consistent with her skepticism. This connection also highlights the contrasts between the life in Zimbabwe and the United States. The American cemetery bears a stark contrast to Heavenway, which was completely unadorned (whereas Darling originally mistook the...