25 pages • 50 minutes read
The Queen Of Spades
Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1834
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Essay Topics
1.
Was Hermann destined to disobey the countess’s rules? What role did fate play in his downfall?
2.
To what extent does “The Queen of Spades” illustrate the differences between rich and poor in Russia at the time?
3.
What is the symbolic meaning of the cards?
