Trump: The Art of the Deal

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1987

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Chapters 4-6

Chapters 7-9

Chapters 10-12

Chapters 13-14

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Essay Topics

Donald Trump is the narrator and the central figure in The Art of the Deal. In what ways does he communicate his unique voice to the audience through his narration? In what ways does the hybrid genre form serve him?

Part of the Donald Trump image is to be associated with large, glamorous building developments. How do buildings such as Trump Tower embody a certain aspect of Trump’s personality? Could they symbolize any of his shortcomings or fears as expressed in the book?

The Art of the Deal was released in the 1980s. How did the book influence the media portrayal of New York businessmen and property moguls during the ensuring decades?