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Essay Topic 1

How would you describe Chen's tone and language throughout this collection? What specific feelings and ideas do you think Chen attempts to communicate through her characters to the reader, and how does the specific language she uses throughout the collection enhance them? Write an essay explaining your answers.

Essay Topic 2

In the story "Lulu," how does the narrator begin to feel about Lulu's increasingly aggressive activism? How does Chen develop the growing tension between Lulu and the narrator, and how does she communicate this tension to the reader? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

In the story "Hotline Girl," how does Chen illustrate the nature of the Chinese government's interactions with its citizens through Bayi's work experiences at the hotline? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to...

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