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The Lost Bookshop
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What is magical realism? What specific elements of The Lost Bookshop make it a part of this tradition? How would you fit the novel into William Spindler’s conception of magical realism? Reference the text (and any other sources used) in crafting a response.
How do the symbols and motifs throughout the book relate to and inform the novel’s themes? Cite passages from the book that reflect this relationship.
Compare and contrast the three primary characters, Opaline, Martha, and Henry. In what ways do they mirror each other in personality or development, and in what ways do they differ? How do their interactions highlight these traits?
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