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Essay Topic 1

Abel tells his story in the third person in Chapters 1-3. Why does Abel tell his story from the third person point of view? How is the point of view that he uses symbolic of how he sees himself at that time of his life?

Essay Topic 2

The Carpenter is a guerilla leader. How are there two sides to Carpenter? What is communicated about duality through the contrast of the violence he inflicts and the kindnesses he shows?

Essay Topic 3

Lisette is a war correspondent. Why is Lisette a war correspondent? What is her motivation for reporting wars?

Essay Topic 4

Osmin and Jefferson offer Abel means to get revenge for his parents’ death. Does Abel want revenge? Does he seek and gain revenge?

Essay Topic 5

Jefferson is the leader of a paramilitary group when he and Abel meet. What lengths will Jefferson go to to achieve...

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