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52 pages 1 hour read

The Shell Seekers

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1987

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Essay Topics

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Compare and contrast Olivia’s relationship with Cosmo to Penelope’s relationship with Richard. Why do you think Pilcher created these contrasts?

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How did Penelope’s bohemian upbringing shape her into the person she became? Did this upbringing prepare her for the hardships of World War II, or do the hardships of war catch her off guard? Use examples from the text to prove your point.

3.

Compare and contrast Penelope’s character with Olivia’s. Why is Olivia the child that Penelope is closest to?

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