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Gather initial thoughts and broad opinions about the book.
What did you find most surprising, moving, or distressing about the characters and their story? Which aspects of this time period and culture would you like to learn more about?
If you have also read Sumi Hahn’s The Mermaid from Jeju or encountered other media dealing with the haenyeo, how would you compare See’s treatment of this subject?
Encourage readers to connect the book’s themes and characters with their personal experiences.
The Island of Sea Women is a work of historical fiction. Do you enjoy reading about history? Do you prefer historical fiction or nonfiction, and why? How do your preferences impact your engagement with See’s ideas?
The way of life of the haenyeo is dying out by the end of the novel.
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