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Sun-Mi HwangA modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
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Although Hwang’s novella characterizes death as tragic, how does the story also characterize death as necessary and even as joyful?
Sprout longs to have a greater purpose in life, like the sprouts on the acacia tree. Using textual evidence, examine whether she fulfills this desire.
Explore how Sprout is an inspiring symbol of self-determination and nonconformity, using textual evidence to support an argument.
Animals in Literature
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Birth & Rebirth
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Books on Justice & Injustice
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Juvenile Literature
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Mortality & Death
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Mothers
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Nature Versus Nurture
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Safety & Danger
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Truth & Lies
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Valentine's Day Reads: The Theme of Love
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