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Essay Topic 1

Why do you think Kim chose to write this novel from the first-person perspective, in Areum's voice? Write an essay explaining your answers.

Essay Topic 2

Why do you think Kim chooses to begin this novel with Areum recounting the history of his parents' background and the circumstances surrounding his own birth? Write an essay explaining your answers.

Essay Topic 3

How does Mira's father's dislike of Daesu affect the young couple's early life, and Areum's childhood? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 4

How does Kim describe Mira's process of deciding whether or not to have Areum as a teenage mother - all through Areum's eyes? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 5

How does Kim describe the changes in Mira's relationships with...

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