46 pages • 1 hour read
David Wilkerson, John Sherrill, Elizabeth SherrillThe Cross and the Switchblade
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1963A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Essay Topics
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Examine the role of Pentecostalism in David Wilkerson’s life and mission, as described in The Cross and the Switchblade.
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Compare and contrast the conversion stories of Nicky Cruz and Maria. How do their stories reflect ideas about gender in the 1950s and 1960s?
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What is the role of storytelling and testimony in The Cross and the Switchblade? How does Wilkerson engage these narrative techniques in his ministry?
