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Kevin Kwan

Crazy Rich Asians

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2013

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Essay Topics

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Using examples from the book, compare Nick’s relationship with Rachel to Astrid’s relationship with Michael. What similarities do the two relationships have? How does Kevin Kwan use the similarities to make larger points about wealth, class, and love?

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The characters in Crazy Rich Asians speak multiple languages. How does language inform the cultural contexts of the book? Use examples from the text to support your argument.

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How does socioeconomic class inform the character dynamics in the book? Select two or more characters and explain how Kwan distinguishes them using their socioeconomic status and how their status impacts their relationships.