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Analyze David’s sexual relationships with Soraya, Melanie, and Bev. How are they similar and different? What do they reveal about David’s character?
Why are David’s profession and his interests in literature important to the novel’s themes?
How does the novel define “disgrace”? Consider the personal and the political realms.
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By J. M. Coetzee
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