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44 pages 1 hour read

The Wonder

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2016

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Essay Topics

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How does Lib Wright’s attitude toward the Irish people change over the course of the novel? What experiences, characters, and encounters motivate these changes?

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Explore the influence of the Great Famine on specific characters within the novel, such as William Byrne, Rosaleen O’Donnell, or Dr. McBrearty. How does the novel address this historical trauma?

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What is the role of the English nursing legend Florence Nightingale within the novel? How does her legacy help Wright in her endeavors, and how does it hinder her?

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