51 pages 1 hour read

Tana French

The Searcher

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020

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Essay Topics

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Discuss the symbolism of houses and homes in French’s novel. To what extent does the state of a home reveal a person’s social situation and character?

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What is the significance of fathers and fathering in French’s novel. To what extent does Cal’s character development depend upon him becoming a better father?

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Cal develops a close relationship with Trey in the novel. What characterizes their bond and why is it so important for the community as a whole?