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Essay Topic 1

Write an essay exploring the symbolic meaning of vision in Nam Le’s The Boat. For example, reference is made to Henry’s eyesight troubles in “Meeting Elise” and Mai’s father had gone blind after returning from re-education camp in “The Boat.” Choose one or more examples from The Boat and analyze their meaning.

Essay Topic 2

Choose two stories from The Boat and write an essay analyzing the theme of loneliness in the text.

Essay Topic 3

The ocean is a symbol in several of the stories in Nam Le’s The Boat. Choose two or more stories that include the ocean as symbol and write an essay analyzing the roles and symbolic significance of the ocean.

Essay Topic 4

Father / child relationships are a recurrent theme in Nam Le’s The Boat. Choose two stories from The Boat and compare and contrast the father / child relationships...

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