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The Warsaw Orphan

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021

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Essay Topics

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How does the novel’s temporal progression from 1942 through the postwar years shape its exploration of trauma’s evolution over time?

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Analyze the symbolism of everyday objects in the novel. How do ordinary objects like the glass jar, the apple tree, and the dolls become symbols for important ideas and emotions?

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How do different characters in The Warsaw Orphan function as witnesses to atrocity, and what forms does their testimony take throughout the narrative?

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