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Dust Child
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Essay Topics
How does this novel portray the blending of cultures, especially French and Vietnamese culture and American and Vietnamese culture? How do characters embody and resist this cultural blending? What does this say about the nature of imperialism?
Discuss Dan’s growth as a character. Compare his characterization from the war years to when he returns to Việt Nam in 2016. Also discuss how he changes during his trip in 2016. What events and insights contribute to these changes?
The novel uses multiple perspectives to tell its story. Discuss how this narrative strategy reveals the impact of war on various characters and why each of their perspectives is necessary.
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