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Angie Cruz

Dominicana

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2019

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Essay Topics

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In what ways does Dominicana relate to the idea of the American Dream? Identify what elements characterize the American Dream and use evidence from the text in your response.

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How does Cruz use Ana and Juan’s apartment as a symbol? What impact does this symbol have on themes in the novel?

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Analyze how Ana’s character develops over the narration. How does she change? In what ways does she remain the same? How is Ana’s character development central to themes in the novel?