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Island of a Thousand Mirrors
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Essay Topics
Describe how the two narrators are connected historically and culturally. How do Yasodhara and Saraswathi’s voices work together in telling the story of the Sri Lankan Civil War?
What is the importance of having such a detailed history of Yasodhara’s family? Why is it significant that such detail is not offered for Saraswathi’s family history?
How is Yasodhara’s family privileged on the island? What happens to this privilege when they immigrate to the United States?
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