In which of DeLillo's work is terrorism a theme?
Mao II
White Noise
Libra
Underworld
Answer
In Mao II, terrorism is a theme that is explored through the character of Bill Gray, a novelist who has become disillusioned with his work and with the world in general. Gray is drawn to the figure of Mao Zedong, who he sees as a symbol of revolutionary violence and destruction. Gray eventually travels to Lebanon to meet with a terrorist group, hoping to find inspiration for his writing.
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