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Deborah Harkness

The Book of Life

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014

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Essay Topics

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Throughout The Book of Life, characters struggle with tolerance and acceptance. How does Deborah Harkness weave these concepts throughout the story through characterization and symbols?

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Do Diana and Matthew have a healthy relationship? What efforts to they make to find a healthy balance, and do they succeed?

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Family and heritage play a significant role in The Book of Life. How do these factors affect the characters of the story? How do they affect the plot? Use examples to explain your answer.