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Edward Bloor Theme Of Identity

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I claim that the major theme of the novel is Identity. I believe the theme is Identity since Paul struggles to figure out his true identity. Identity was chosen because overall in the whole book Paul struggles trying to figure out his identity. Edward Bloor has well developed the plot by using figurative language, flashbacks, etc. The following are evidence of theme development, and my commentary. The theme was first developed when Paul mentioned a zombie in the beginning. Paul mentions the zombie multiple times at his old house, and at the highway. The zombie is actually Paul’s past, and Paul claims that he can’t put a stop to it nor will it stop following him. This allegory, and symbolism first shows Paul’s identity problem, but he

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