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Essay Topic 1

Write an essay about how Marie's relationship with her mother changes throughout the novel. What event(s) stimulate the change(s)?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the voice of Marie, the narrator. Use examples from the text to determine the nature of this voice.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay about Marie's relationship to her father. What is their relationship like, and why?

Essay Topic 4

Write an essay about the relationship between Marie and her sister, Helene. What is the nature of this relationship throughout their childhood, and how does it change when they become adults?

Essay Topic 5

Write an essay about Marie's relationship to Robbie, her high school boyfriend. Why does Marie consider Robbie to be one of her closest friends, even as an adult?

Essay Topic 6

Write an essay about Marie's relationship to Thomas Sankara. Why does she feel conflicted about him?

Essay Topic 7

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