29 pages 58 minutes read

Pearl S. Buck

The Enemy

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1942

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Essay Topics

1.

In what ways can the sea be considered a symbol of freedom for the characters in “The Enemy”?

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How do Hana’s maternal instinct and the theme of human kindness reveal themselves in the story, and why are they problematic for her?

3.

In what ways do the cook and the gardener represent the themes of patriotic loyalty, honor, and duty?