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Dragonkeeper
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Given the prevalence of dragons in Chinese mythology, which aspects of the book align with the conventions of historical fiction, and which aspects conform to the fantasy genre?
Is Ping’s friendship with the young emperor—and her love of the palace comforts—portrayed positively or negatively? How does the theme of Friendship and the Meaning of Loyalty play into the development of her rapport with Liu Che?
How would the novel have been different if it were told from Danzi’s perspective? How would the depictions of Ping’s challenges and flaws shift?
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