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About The Lotus Shoes

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Overview

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Chapter Summaries & Analyses

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Part 1 The Lotus Shoes Part 1

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Part 2, Chapters 5-11

The Lotus Shoes Part 2, Chapters 5-11

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Part 2, Chapters 12-18

The Lotus Shoes Part 2, Chapters 12-18

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Part 3 The Lotus Shoes Part 3

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Part 4, Chapters 26-37

The Lotus Shoes Part 4, Chapters 26-37

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Part 4, Chapter 38-Epilogue

The Lotus Shoes Part 4, Chapter 38-Epilogue

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Character Analysis

The Lotus Shoes Character Analysis

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The Lotus Shoes Themes

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Important Quotes

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Book Club Questions

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