40 pages 1 hour read

Lisa See

The Island of Sea Women

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019

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Essay Topics

1.

Despite the fact that Young-sook and Mi-ja are best friends, they are polar opposites in many ways. Give some examples of how their lives and temperaments differ.

2.

How is the ocean characterized in The Island of Sea Women? Is it a positive or negative force, or both? 

3.

Discuss the theme of forgiveness on a personal and cultural level as it pertains to Young-sook, Mi-ja, and Korea.