53 pages • 1 hour read
Native Speaker
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1995
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Essay Topics
1.
Why is the novel titled Native Speaker?
2.
Henry’s sense of self is harmed when he fails in his assignment on the psychotherapist Luzan. What is the reason for this failure, and what does it reveal about Henry’s psyche?
3.
Make an argument: Should Lelia and Henry stay together? Explain your reasoning.
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