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The Palace Thief
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Essay Topics
To what extent do the stories show that character is fate?
What significance do women or their absence have in the stories?
Discuss the dynamics of collaboration and rivalry in the stories. How do they compare in their attitude on this topic?
What is the significance of contests, games, and competitions in the collection?
To what extent do the stories show that the dynamic between characters is more important than individual character?
What role do war and conflict play in the stories?
How do different characters respond to change, and what is the significance of their reactions?
How important is the physical appearance of power, and how do the stories compare in their treatment of this concept?
What role do emotions and irrational feelings play in the stories?
Explore the stories’ treatment of inter-generational relationships. To what extent does Canin show that different generations can appropriate each other’s ideas and behaviors?
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