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Big Friendship: How We Keep Each Other Close
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Essay Topics
Analyze the use of metaphors such as “the trapdoor” and “stretch” within Big Friendship. How do these literary devices enhance the reader’s understanding of complex friendship dynamics and racial dynamics?
Reflect on the historical and cultural context of Shine Theory as presented by Sow and Friedman. How does its application in Big Friendship challenge traditional competitive narratives surrounding female relationships in media and society?
Examine the roles of transparency, vulnerability, and communication in sustaining a Big Friendship. How do these elements act as themes throughout the book, and what broader implications do they have for understanding friendship in real life?
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