Lucinda Berry

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Appetite for Innocence Summary and Study Guide

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Chapter Summaries & Analyses

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Chapters 1-17

Appetite for Innocence Chapters 1-17 Summary & Analysis

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Chapters 18-34

Appetite for Innocence Chapters 18-34 Summary & Analysis

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Chapters 35-53

Appetite for Innocence Chapters 35-53 Summary & Analysis

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Chapters 54-71

Appetite for Innocence Chapters 54-71 Summary & Analysis

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Chapters 72-90

Appetite for Innocence Chapters 72-90 Summary & Analysis

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Character Analysis

Appetite for Innocence Character Analysis

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Themes

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Symbols & Motifs

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Important Quotes

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Essay Topics

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Book Club Questions

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