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The Hen Who Dreamed She Could Fly

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2000

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Although Hwang’s novella characterizes death as tragic, how does the story also characterize death as necessary and even as joyful?

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Sprout longs to have a greater purpose in life, like the sprouts on the acacia tree. Using textual evidence, examine whether she fulfills this desire.

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Explore how Sprout is an inspiring symbol of self-determination and nonconformity, using textual evidence to support an argument.

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