50 pages 1 hour read

Gossamer

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2006

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What elements of the magical realism genre does Lowry incorporate into the novel? The author chose to keep the magical elements a secret from the human characters. How does this impact the story’s structure and suspense?

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What is the significance of the fact that many dream-givers are named after their age or size?

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Which characters in the novel need healing and why? How does the power of dreams and memories aid their healing process?

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