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The Shell Collector
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Essay Topics
Describe the shell collector’s worldview. How does it evolve over the course of this short story?
What is the role of the mwadhini in this story? How is this character different from others who enter the shell collector’s life?
How does the third-person narrative voice reveal the character of the shell collector, directly and indirectly? If the narrative voice represents the perspective of the shell collector, is the shell collector a reliable narrator?
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