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The Nature of Fragile Things

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021

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Essay Topics

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What role do silence and silencing play in the novel? To what extent does Meissner present silence as a state of disempowerment? Refer to at least two characters in your answer.

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In what ways does Meissner prioritize female solidarity over romantic love between a man and a woman? Refer to at least three different relationships in your answer.

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What traits do heroine Sophie and villain Martin have in common? How does Sophie’s relationship with these traits change as the novel progresses?

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